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The Post (2017), directed by Steven Spielberg, is a drama film and is available to stream on 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.2/10 and 88% on Rotten Tomatoes from 4,892 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Originally released in 2017, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Sarah Paulson. At 116 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Post online, the best option is History Vault for subscribers, and it's also included with Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Apocalypse Now and Talk to Her, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Post isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on History Vault, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
- The Post is available to stream on History Vault, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel in the US.
- No — The Post isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on History Vault, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
- No — The Post isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with History Vault, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
- The Post runs 1h 56m (116 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 83/100.
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