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.
Critics Sentiment
Graham decides to publish despite legal risks
Graham orders Bradlee to respect federal injunction
The film's biggest emotional shift occurs when Graham moves from fearful hesitation about the injunction to her courageous decision to publish, representing both her personal transformation and the film's thematic climax.
The Post receives generally positive reception as a solid, well-crafted journalism thriller anchored by Streep's transformative performance as Katharine Graham. While critics appreciate Spielberg's timely message about press freedom and the strong performances, many note the film feels somewhat rushed and heavy-handed, lacking the raw drama and depth expected from such prestigious talent. The film succeeds as entertaining Oscar-bait but falls short of greatness, with reviewers consistently praising individual elements while finding the overall execution competent rather than transcendent.
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Meryl Streep
Kay Graham
Tom Hanks
Ben Bradlee
Sarah Paulson
Tony Bradlee
Bob Odenkirk
Ben Bagdikian
Tracy Letts
Fritz Beebe
Bradley Whitford
Arthur Parsons
Bruce Greenwood
Robert McNamara
Matthew Rhys
Daniel Ellsberg
Alison Brie
Lally Graham
Carrie Coon
Meg Greenfield
Jesse Plemons
Roger Clark
David Cross
Howard Simons
Zach Woods
Anthony Essaye
Pat Healy
Phil Geyelin
John Rue
Gene Patterson
Rick Holmes
Murray Marder
Philip Casnoff
Chalmers Roberts
Jessie Mueller
Judith Martin
Stark Sands
Don Graham
Michael Cyril Creighton
Jake
Crew
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