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Postman's Knock

4.91962MovieComedy

Likeable country postman Harold Petts gets transferred from his village to London, where on his arrival he unwittingly foils a mail train robbery. Innocent in the ways of the big city, he is thought to be a member of another gang by both…

DirectorRobert Lynn
WritersJohn Briley·Jack Trevor Story
ProducerRonald Kinnoch

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Cast · Directed by Robert Lynn

SMSpike Milligan
Spike Milligan
Harold Petts
BSBarbara Shelley
Barbara Shelley
Jean
JWJohn Wood
John Wood
P.C. Woods
WMWarren Mitchell
Warren Mitchell
Rupert
ADArchie Duncan
Archie Duncan
Inspector
LPLance Percival
Lance Percival
Joe
AMArthur Mullard
Arthur Mullard
Sam
JBJohn Bennett
John Bennett
Pete
RARonald Adam
Ronald Adam
Mr. Fordyce
MM
Miles Malleson
Psychiatrist
WLWilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
Postman
MFMario Fabrizi
Mario Fabrizi
Villager

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Postman's Knock — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Postman's Knock?

Postman's Knock isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Postman's Knock on Netflix?

No, Postman's Knock is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Postman's Knock on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Postman's Knock isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Postman's Knock for free?

Postman's Knock isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Postman's Knock?

Postman's Knock hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 12, 1962. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.