Postman (1997)
Release Year: 1997
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Kevin Costner
Writer: Brian Helgeland, David Brin, Eric Roth
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Kevin Costner, Jim Wilson, Steve Tisch, Lester Berman
Companies: Tig Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Action, Action Film, Adventure, Adventure Film, Drama, Dystopian Film, Film Based On A Novel, Post-Apocalyptic Film, Romance Film, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film
Budget: 80.000.000
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: 2010s, alternative reality, anti hero, army, based on novel or book, drifter, fictional war, fighting, horseback riding, inspiration, lawlessness, mail carrier, reluctant hero, self government, tyranny, wasteland
Story
In the year 2013, following a global catastrophe that has decimated society and infrastructure, a mysterious drifter arrives in the lawless wasteland that once was the United States. This enigmatic figure, who has an affinity for Shakespeare and travels with his trusted mule, soon discovers he possesses an extraordinary ability to inspire hope in the hearts of those around him. As he navigates this post-apocalyptic world, he becomes a reluctant symbol of optimism and change, ultimately transforming not just himself but the entire community through his unique power.
Summary
Directed by Kevin Costner and released in 1997, 'Postman' is a dystopian adventure drama set in a future America ravaged by an unknown catastrophe. The film follows the journey of its titular character, a drifter who becomes an unlikely beacon of hope amidst the chaos and despair. Although it's based on a novel (The Postman by David Brin), 'Postman' stands as a compelling exploration of resilience, community, and the power of inspiration in times of adversity. The movie is notable for its stark portrayal of a post-apocalyptic society and its examination of how hope can be rekindled even in the darkest of circumstances.
