The Post

The Post

Truth be told

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Produced by 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks Pictures

2017116 min7.0 / 10

A tense, ideologically driven political thriller about the clash between press freedom and government power, grounded in historical fact and driven by principled conviction.

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.

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  • Does The Post end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Post scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Post violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Post easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Post sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like The Post, and what each one shares →

Like The Post

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Post

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Post, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Post, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Post, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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