The Post (2017)
Kernel Score: 78% · 4,841 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2017-12-22
Runtime: 116 minutes
Is The Post worth watching?
Worth watching. A newspaper publisher and her editor decide whether to print leaked government papers. It's well made and well acted by Streep and Hanks, though a little safe and speech-driven.
Watch it if you
- like newsroom dramas
- enjoy true stories about standing up to power
- want a solid, grown-up historical film
Skip it if you
- want action or twists
- dislike dialogue-heavy dramas
Best for: Quiet night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Post
- Stream: History Vault, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
The Post parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Post is a PG-13 historical drama about journalists exposing a government cover-up during the Vietnam War era.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Post
If you liked The Post, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- All the President's Men (1976) — 85%: The classic newsroom film about Watergate.
- She Said (2022) — 81%: Modern newsroom drama about reporters breaking a major story.
- The Insider (1999) — 83%: Tense true story of a whistleblower and the press.
- Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) — 77%: Principled journalism drama in the same vein.
- Official Secrets (2019) — 83%: True whistleblower thriller about telling the truth.
- The Elephant Man (1980) — 90%: Serious true-story drama with great acting.
Director
Cast
- Meryl Streep as Kay Graham
- Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee
- Sarah Paulson as Tony Bradlee
- Bob Odenkirk as Ben Bagdikian
- Tracy Letts as Fritz Beebe
- Bradley Whitford as Arthur Parsons
- Bruce Greenwood as Robert McNamara
- Matthew Rhys as Daniel Ellsberg
- Alison Brie as Lally Graham
- Carrie Coon as Meg Greenfield
The Post FAQ
Is The Post worth watching?
Worth watching. A newspaper publisher and her editor decide whether to print leaked government papers. It's well made and well acted by Streep and Hanks, though a little safe and speech-driven.
Where can I watch The Post?
In the US you can stream The Post on History Vault, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Post OK for kids?
The Post is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Post is a PG-13 historical drama about journalists exposing a government cover-up during the Vietnam War era.
What movies are like The Post?
If you liked The Post, try All the President's Men, She Said, The Insider and Good Night, and Good Luck..