The Postman is a 1997 post-apocalyptic adventure film directed by Kevin Costner, who also stars in the lead role. The film is based on the 1985 novel of the same name by David Brin.
In the film, the United States has been destroyed by a devastating war, leaving only small, scattered communities of survivors struggling to survive. Costner plays a drifter who comes across a discarded postman's uniform and decides to use it to gain food and shelter in one of these communities. He begins to improvise stories about a restored United States and its postal service, which inspires hope in the people he meets.
As his reputation grows, he uncovers a plot by a ruthless warlord, played by Will Patton, to use the promise of a postal system to gain control over the various communities. With the help of Abby, a woman played by Olivia Williams, the Postman must fight to unite the scattered survivors and defeat the warlord's forces.
The Postman received mixed reviews from critics, but it has gained a cult following over the years. It was nominated for a Razzie Award for Worst Picture but also won a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film. Despite its box office failure, the film's message about the importance of communication and hope in dark times has resonated with audiences.