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The Post

7.020171h 56mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

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.

DirectorSteven Spielberg
WritersLiz Hannah·Josh Singer
ProducersJosh Singer·Tom Karnowski

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Steven Spielberg

MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Kay Graham
THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Ben Bradlee
SPSarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson
Tony Bradlee
BOBob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk
Ben Bagdikian
TLTracy Letts
Tracy Letts
Fritz Beebe
BWBradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford
Arthur Parsons
BGBruce Greenwood
Bruce Greenwood
Robert McNamara
MRMatthew Rhys
Matthew Rhys
Daniel Ellsberg
ABAlison Brie
Alison Brie
Lally Graham
CCCarrie Coon
Carrie Coon
Meg Greenfield
JPJesse Plemons
Jesse Plemons
Roger Clark
DCDavid Cross
David Cross
Howard Simons

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The Post — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Post?

The Post is streaming on History Vault and Cinemax in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Post on Netflix?

No, The Post is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on History Vault and Cinemax.

Is The Post on Amazon Prime Video?

The Post isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Post for free?

The Post is available on History Vault and Cinemax in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Post based on a true story?

Yes — The Post is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).