The Post

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The Post

PG-13

Released Jan 12, 2018

1h 55m

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Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper -- The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee, Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers -- and very freedom -- to help bring long-buried truths to light.

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Critics Consensus

The Post's period setting belies its bitingly timely themes, brought compellingly to life by director Steven Spielberg and an outstanding ensemble cast.

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Nell Minow

AWFJ.org

Meryl Streep gives a truly magnificent performance as Katherine Graham...

Nov 4, 2021

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

[Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks'] best scenes together reveal how each journalist was compromised by cozy relationships with powerful Democrats (in his case, President Kennedy; in hers, defense secretary Robert McNamara).

Mar 10, 2020

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

It wouldn't be Spielberg without romanticism to the highest degree, and he'd probably plead guilty.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 27, 2018

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

For a good three-quarters of his movie Spielberg brilliantly balanced two very different but equally enthralling stories.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

To call this film of the moment would be a gross understatement. But more importantly, it's another deftly entertaining Spielberg film.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 16, 2022

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Betsy Bozdech

AWFJ.org

It's [a movie] we need now, when it feels increasingly like both women and journalism are targets of the powers that be. Bravo to Streep, Hanks, Spielberg, and everyone involved in this film for standing up and saying that's unacceptable

Nov 4, 2021

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Katie D

better than I expected! Great acting by all, including some surprising faces I didn't realize were in the movie until I saw them! I actually noticed the wonderful cinematography and score, which was pretty cool! The costumes, props and scenery were perfect to set the scene for the time period and I loved seeing (and learning about!) the historical references! Interesting, entertaining and I enjoyed it more than I expected to!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/21

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Kyle B

An important true story in America's history was overshadowed by Steven Spielburg's overly theatric way of filming.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Alec C

This story makes Watergate seem like an afterthought! As classified documents concerning the Vietnam War become common knowledge, the Washington Post races against the clock to expose a cover-up that spans decades of scandal. A riveting retelling of the Pentagon Papers with the illustrious Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in the lead, this story reveals some of the secrets out government keeps from its own citizens!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Geo3 F

This movie is driven by the stellar acting performance from the usuals such as Hanks and Streep. This is clearly aiming for Oscar lore thru is costumes, auditing and visual that director Steven Spielberg uses to further emphasize the importance of the film to the viewers. The film lives up to its nomination of best picture.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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R B

Good film. A Throwback to the independent free press of the 1970's.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/23

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Colleen F

I couldn't quit watching! If we had only known sooner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper -- The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee, Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers -- and very freedom -- to help bring long-buried truths to light.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Amy Pascal, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter: Liz Hannah, Josh Singer
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Participant Media, DreamWorks Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Amblin Entertainment, Star Thrower Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Brief War Violence)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 3, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $81.4M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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