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

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64% WILL SEE 36% WON'T SEE

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

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.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Post.

Tom Hanks
... Bradlee

The Phoenician Scheme, Here
Meryl Streep
... Graham

The Giver, Into the Woods
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Alison Brie
Masters of the Universe, The LEGO Movie
Carrie Coon
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Ghostbusters: Afterlife
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David Cross
Kung Fu Panda 2, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Bruce Greenwood
Gold, Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House
T
Tracy Letts
Eric Larue, The Big Short
Bob Odenkirk
Nobody 2, The Incredibles 2
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Sarah Paulson
Abominable, Run
J
Jesse Plemons
Zero Day (limited series), Bugonia
M
Matthew Rhys
Saturday Night, The Report
Michael Stuhlbarg
Men in Black III, Call Me by Your Name

Crew Behind the Film

The The Post behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Steven Spielberg last directed The Fabelmans and Jaws. The film's writer Liz Hannah last wrote 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 Details

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Production Updates for The Post

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

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Post was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 22, 2017. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Downsizing, Father Figures and Pitch Perfect 3. As a limited release, The Post was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.