---
title: "The Post"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-post-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 446354
imdb_id: "tt6294822"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 4954
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Post (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-post-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Post is a 2017 American political thriller film categorized under the drama and history genres. Directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, the motion picture focuses on the operations of The Washington Post and the publication of the Pentagon Papers. The narrative centers on a significant cover-up that spanned four United States presidencies. This historical situation forces the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to collaborate during an unprecedented conflict between the press and the government. Inspired by true events, the film explores the professional and ethical challenges faced by those involved in the struggle to report the truth. The production, which has a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes, received a PG-13 rating. It was released in the United States on December 22, 2017. By documenting this specific moment in journalism, the film highlights the tension surrounding the disclosure of classified government information and the legal battles that followed. The work serves as a dramatization of these real-world occurrences involving the newspaper and its staff.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newspaper publisher and editor battle the government over a massive presidential cover-up."

### Why Watch
- Features a battle between journalists and the government
- Inspired by true events involving a presidential cover-up

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is under two hours
- Deals with historical political themes
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, historical, political, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, History Vault, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven Spielberg
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Meryl Streep** as *Kay Graham*
- **Tom Hanks** as *Ben Bradlee*
- **Sarah Paulson** as *Tony Bradlee*
- **Bob Odenkirk** as *Ben Bagdikian*
- **Tracy Letts** as *Fritz Beebe*
- **Bradley Whitford** as *Arthur Parsons*
- **Bruce Greenwood** as *Robert McNamara*
- **Matthew Rhys** as *Daniel Ellsberg*
- **Alison Brie** as *Lally Graham*
- **Carrie Coon** as *Meg Greenfield*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on December 22, 2017 in the US.

### Q: What is the film's genre?
It is a drama and history film, as well as a political thriller.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

### Q: What is the film about?
It is about a cover-up spanning four U.S. Presidents and the publication of the Pentagon Papers.

### Q: Who is the main focus of the synopsis?
The country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Post — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/446354)
- [The Post (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Post_(film))

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