The Post poster
Where to stream

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

Where to watch

HBO Max Amazon ChannelHBO Max Amazon ChannelHistory VaultHistory VaultCinemax Amazon ChannelCinemax Amazon ChannelHBO MaxHBO MaxCinemax Apple TV channelCinemax Apple TV channel
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

More from Meryl Streep · Lead actress

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989 · 8.0
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
1997 · 7.4
Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary
2026 · 8.6
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building
2021 · 8.4
Hoppers
Hoppers
2026 · 8.1
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The Devil Wears Prada 2
2026 · 7.0
The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada
2006 · 7.4
Little Women
Little Women
2019 · 7.8
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
2017 · 7.9
See all fromMeryl Streep

More from Tom Hanks · Co-star actor

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989 · 8.0
Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5
2026 · 8.3
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
1977 · 6.3
30 Rock
30 Rock
2006 · 7.5
American Experience
American Experience
1988 · 6.5
Happy Days
Happy Days
1974 · 7.6
Taxi
Taxi
1978 · 7.3
Family Ties
Family Ties
1982 · 7.2
The Pacific
The Pacific
2010 · 7.8
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2
1999 · 7.6
See all fromTom Hanks

More from Steven Spielberg · Director

Columbo
Columbo
1971 · 8.1
Disclosure Day
Disclosure Day
2026 · 7.5
The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
1968 · 7.0
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969 · 6.6
Night Gallery
Night Gallery
1970 · 7.8
Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
1985 · 7.5
Schindler's List
Schindler's List
1993 · 8.6
Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan
1998 · 8.2
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
2002 · 8.0
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981 · 7.9
See all fromSteven Spielberg

More like this

Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
2017 · 6.2
Nixon
Nixon
1995 · 6.8
Shattered Glass
Shattered Glass
2003 · 7.0
JFK
JFK
1991 · 7.6
Path to War
Path to War
2003 · 6.7
Snowden
Snowden
2016 · 7.1
Munich - The Edge of War
Munich - The Edge of War
2021 · 6.9
All the Way
All the Way
2016 · 6.7
The Conspirator
The Conspirator
2011 · 6.6
The Last Rifleman
The Last Rifleman
2023 · 6.6
LBJ
LBJ
2017 · 6.4
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Good Night, and Good Luck.
2005 · 7.1

The Post — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Post?

The Post is streaming on HBO Max, 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 October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and History Vault.

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 HBO Max and History Vault 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).