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The Post

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
149K
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Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in The Post (2017)
A drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post's Katharine Graham, the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and editor Ben Bradlee, as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. The two must overcome their differences as they risk their careers -- and their very freedom - to help bring long-buried truths to light.
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A cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents pushes the country's first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join an unprecedented battle between press and government.A cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents pushes the country's first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join an unprecedented battle between press and government.A cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents pushes the country's first female newspaper publisher and her editor to join an unprecedented battle between press and government.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
149K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,846
164
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Liz Hannah
    • Josh Singer
  • Stars
    • Meryl Streep
    • Tom Hanks
    • Sarah Paulson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • Liz Hannah
    • Josh Singer
  • Stars
    • Meryl Streep
    • Tom Hanks
    • Sarah Paulson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 514User reviews
    • 448Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 21 wins & 114 nominations total

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    A Guide to the Films of Steven Spielberg
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    Dig In
    Clip 0:57
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    'The Post' Sped Through Production to Deliver a Timely Message
    Interview 1:48
    'The Post' Sped Through Production to Deliver a Timely Message
    Carrie Coon
    Interview 9:41
    Carrie Coon
    Meryl Streep
    Interview 9:35
    Meryl Streep
    Steven Spielberg
    Interview 8:38
    Steven Spielberg
    Kristie Macosko Krieger
    Interview 7:20
    Kristie Macosko Krieger
    Matthew Rhys
    Interview 4:34
    Matthew Rhys
    Bob Odenkirk
    Interview 6:49
    Bob Odenkirk
    Tom Hanks
    Interview 7:09
    Tom Hanks

    Photos138

    Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in The Post (2017)
    Meryl Streep in The Post (2017)
    Tom Hanks, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, and John Rue in The Post (2017)
    Meryl Streep in The Post (2017)
    Tom Hanks, Philip Casnoff, David Cross, Pat Healy, Rick Holmes, Bob Odenkirk, and Carrie Coon in The Post (2017)
    Meryl Streep in The Post (2017)
    Tom Hanks and Sarah Paulson in The Post (2017)
    Tom Hanks in The Post (2017)
    Tom Hanks, Philip Casnoff, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, and Jessie Mueller in The Post (2017)
    Meryl Streep in The Post (2017)
    Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in The Post (2017)
    Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Philip Casnoff, David Cross, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Jessie Mueller, and Carrie Coon in The Post (2017)

    Top cast

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    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Kay Grahamas Kay Graham
    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Ben Bradleeas Ben Bradlee
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Tony Bradleeas Tony Bradlee
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Ben Bagdikianas Ben Bagdikian
    Tracy Letts
    Tracy Letts
    • Fritz Beebeas Fritz Beebe
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Arthur Parsonsas Arthur Parsons
    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Robert McNamaraas Robert McNamara
    Matthew Rhys
    Matthew Rhys
    • Daniel Ellsbergas Daniel Ellsberg
    Alison Brie
    Alison Brie
    • Lally Grahamas Lally Graham
    Carrie Coon
    Carrie Coon
    • Meg Greenfieldas Meg Greenfield
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Roger Clarkas Roger Clark
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Howard Simonsas Howard Simons
    Zach Woods
    Zach Woods
    • Anthony Essayeas Anthony Essaye
    Pat Healy
    Pat Healy
    • Phil Geyelinas Phil Geyelin
    John Rue
    John Rue
    • Gene Pattersonas Gene Patterson
    Rick Holmes
    Rick Holmes
    • Murray Marderas Murray Marder
    Philip Casnoff
    Philip Casnoff
    • Chalmers Robertsas Chalmers Roberts
    Jessie Mueller
    Jessie Mueller
    • Judith Martinas Judith Martin
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • Liz Hannah
      • Josh Singer
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In all of the scenes depicting President Nixon on the phone in the Oval Office, Nixon's actual voice is heard from White House tapes.
    • Goofs
      The film shows Washington Post trucks delivering newspapers when the Post's edition of the Pentagon Papers hits the street. The Washington Post did not own delivery trucks. The paper was distributed by independent drivers using their own unmarked trucks, usually white step vans.
    • Quotes

      Meg Greenfield: ...from the majority opinion: 'In the First Amendment the Founding Fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to fulfill its essential role in our democracy. The press was to serve the governed, not the governors.'

    • Crazy credits
      The 20th Century Fox logo is shown, but we do not hear the usual fanfare. Instead, we just hear the sound effects of the action in Vietnam which leads into the first scene of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Michael Shannon/Alison Brie/Jaboukie Young-White (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Green River
      Written by John Fogerty
      Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
      Courtesy of Concord Music Group, Inc.

    User reviews514

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Not sure what all the hype is about?
    Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks performances were lack-luster in this film... I'm not sure what all the hype was about. Meryl Streep especially had me yawning with her performance. And Spielberg didn't do much to impress me either. The pace felt really slow, some scenes lacking depth and others over-told. The only interesting part of this film was the story behind the film, that's it. 7/10 from me.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Papers
    • Filming locations
      • White Plains, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Reliance Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $81,903,458
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $526,011
      • Dec 24, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $180,419,276
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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