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Movie Info

Release Date: December 22, 2017
Runtime: 116 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $179,769,467
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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88%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.0/10
TMDB
4,864 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
171,504 votes
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The Post

2017

"Truth fights for its voice, justice demands to be heard."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: The Papers? 🇪🇸 ES: Los archivos del Pentágono? 🇵🇹 PT: The Post - A Guerra Secreta? 🇯🇵 JA: ペンタゴン・ペーパーズ/最高機密文書:2017? 🇰🇷 KO: 더 포스트? All international titles (10) →
Drama History 116 min 7.2/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2018 Oscars Best Actress Meryl Streep
2018 Oscars Best Picture Steven Spielberg

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $179,769,467
Profit $129,769,467
ROI +259.5% (3.6x)

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The Post is directed by Steven Spielberg .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on true story 286 #biography 196 #1970s 89 #journalist 54 #politics 48 #washington dc, usa 42 #newspaper 21 #vietnam war 20 #political thriller 19 #journalism 18 #publisher 5 #richard nixon 4 #government cover-up 3 #pentagon papers 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Post

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  • The Post was filmed in various locations throughout New York City, including the historic New York Times building, which helped to authentically recreate the 1970s newspaper environment.

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  • Meryl Streep's portrayal of Katharine Graham involved extensive research into the real-life publisher's experiences, including interviews with colleagues and family members to capture her character's nuances.

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  • The film features a subtle homage to All the President's Men, another film about journalistic integrity, with visual cues and thematic parallels that highlight the constant struggle between government secrecy and the press.

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  • During a scene where Tom Hanks's character, Ben Bradlee, types on a typewriter, the sound of the keys was enhanced in post-production to create a more dramatic effect, emphasizing the urgency of the newsroom.

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  • In one scene, a newspaper headline is visible that references the Pentagon Papers; however, the date on the newspaper is incorrect, leading to a minor continuity error.

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  • The film's score, composed by John Williams, incorporates themes that evoke a sense of historical gravity, complementing the film's exploration of truth and accountability.

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  • Bob Odenkirk, known for his comedic roles, embraced a more serious tone for his character, which marked a significant shift in his acting career and showcased his versatility as an actor.

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