The Post
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.
Where to stream The Post
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, History Vault, and Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Official Trailer
“The Untold True Story" TV Commercial
The Post | “What Would You Do?" TV Commercial | 20th Century FOX
The Post | “Uncover the Truth" TV Commercial | 20th Century FOX
“Dig In"
"Hypothetical Question"
The Post | Meryl Streep Talks About Tom Hanks | 20th Century FOX
The Post | Who's Who | 20th Century FOX
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Frequently asked questions about The Post
Where can I watch The Post in the United States?
The Post is available to stream on HBO Max, History Vault, and Cinemax Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Post on HBO Max?
Yes. The Post is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside History Vault and Cinemax Amazon Channel.
Can I watch The Post for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Post needs a subscription to HBO Max, History Vault, and Cinemax Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Post?
The Post scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Post?
The Post stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, and Tracy Letts. Steven Spielberg is the director.
How long is The Post?
The Post runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
When did The Post come out?
The Post was released on December 22, 2017.
Which studio made The Post?
The Post was produced by 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks Pictures, and Reliance Entertainment in the United States and India.
What was the budget for The Post?
The Post was made on a budget of $50,000,000.
How much did The Post make at the box office?
The Post grossed $179,769,467 worldwide, against a budget of $50,000,000.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.