The Post Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 16, 2018

The Post

Release Date: Friday, December 22, 2017 Limited Friday, January 12, 2018 Theaters

A drama about the Washington Post’s role in exposing the Pentagon Papers in 1971.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Tom Hanks • Meryl Streep • Alison Brie • Carrie Coon • David Cross

PG-13 Drama N/A

3.95 / 5.0

64% WILL SEE 36% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In June 1971, The New York Times, the Washington Post and the nation’s major newspapers took a brave stand for freedom of speech and reported on the Pentagon Papers, the massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned four decades and four US Presidents. At the time, the Post’s Katherine Graham (Streep) was still finding her footing as the country’s first female newspaper publisher, and Ben Bradlee (Hanks), the paper’s volatile, driven editor, was trying to enhance the stature of the struggling, local paper. Together, the two formed an unlikely team, as they were forced to come together and make the bold decision to support The New York Times and fight the Nixon Administration’s unprecedented attempt to restrict the first amendment.

Drama True Story

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Who is making The Post – Crew List

A look at The Post behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steven Spielberg last helmed The Fabelmans and Jaws. The film's writer Liz Hannah last penned Lee and Land.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Screenwriters: Liz Hannah
Josh Singer
Producers: Kristie Macosko Krieger
Amy Pascal
Steven Spielberg

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Amblin Entertainment
Pascal Pictures
Star Thrower Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Post

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2017

Completed

Changed The Post movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Began principal photography in New York on Tuesday, May 30th.

Apr 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language and brief war violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Pentagon Papers, The Post, Untitled Steven Spielberg, The Papers
Language: English

The Post Trailers and Clips

The Post

Theatrical Trailer

The Post Release Date: When was the film released?

The Post was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 22 , 2017. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Pitch Perfect 3, Father Figures and Downsizing. As a limited release, The Post was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.