The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Kernel Score: 78% · 368 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1946-05-02
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch The Postman Always Rings Twice
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
The Postman Always Rings Twice parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Postman Always Rings Twice is an unrated 1946 film noir about a married woman and a drifter who fall in love and plot to murder her husband.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Plot centers on a murder plot against the woman's husband, a classic crime-of-passion noir.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central plot involves adultery and an affair between a married woman and a drifter.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Tay Garnett
Cast
- John Garfield as Frank Chambers
- Lana Turner as Cora Smith
- Cecil Kellaway as Nick Smith
- Hume Cronyn as Arthur Keats
- Leon Ames as Kyle Sackett
- Audrey Totter as Madge Gorland
- Alan Reed as Ezra Liam Kennedy
- Jeff York as Blair
- Philip Ahlm as Photographer (uncredited)
- John Alban as Photographer (uncredited)
The Postman Always Rings Twice FAQ
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice good?
The Postman Always Rings Twice has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 368 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Postman Always Rings Twice?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice OK for kids?
The Postman Always Rings Twice is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Postman Always Rings Twice is an unrated 1946 film noir about a married woman and a drifter who fall in love and plot to murder her husband.
What movies are like The Postman Always Rings Twice?
If you liked The Postman Always Rings Twice, try Ossessione, Revolutionary Road, The Killing and Notes on a Scandal.