The Mailman (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 1

The Mailman poster

Released in 2004, The Mailman is a thriller and horror film directed by Tony Mark, running about 82 minutes. “Pray you're not on his route.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A cunning psychopath with more than an axe to grind murders the kindly Mailman in a small, placid suburban town. Darius Foxx scarred for life as a young boy by seeing his parents brutally murdered, comes back to town as the new Mailman to torment his younger brother, Daniel, and Daniel's adopted family.

Who’s in it. The Mailman stars Robert W. Arbogast as Darius Foxx, Ari Tinnen as Beth (as Collene Taylor), Bryan Lukasik as Daniel and Jesse Merrill as Jay, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Mailman has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mailman page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mailman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Mailman (2004)?
In US, The Mailman is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Mailman worth watching?
The Mailman holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Mailman?
The Mailman stars Robert W. Arbogast, Ari Tinnen, Bryan Lukasik, Jesse Merrill and Gil Zuniga.
When was The Mailman released?
The Mailman was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.