This unique collection of films brings together the intriguing world of postal service with the suspense and mystery of detective stories. Each film in this list showcases postmen who find themselves entangled in mysteries, crimes, or puzzles that require their unique skills and insights to solve. This selection not only offers a fresh perspective on the detective genre but also celebrates the often overlooked role of postal workers in cinema, providing viewers with both entertainment and a deeper appreciation for the unsung heroes of our daily lives.

The Letter (1940)
Description: Although not directly about a postman, the film revolves around a letter that becomes central to a murder trial, highlighting the importance of postal services in legal proceedings.
Fact: The film was based on a play by W. Somerset Maugham and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.


The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Description: This classic noir film features a drifter who becomes involved with a married woman and her husband, the postman, leading to a plot of murder and betrayal. While the postman isn't the detective, his role is pivotal to the unfolding mystery.
Fact: The film was remade in 1981 with Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, and the title refers to a saying about the inevitability of fate.


The Postman (1997)
Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, a drifter takes on the identity of a postman to survive, inadvertently sparking hope and resistance. While not a traditional detective story, the postman's role involves solving the mystery of restoring civilization.
Fact: Directed by and starring Kevin Costner, the film was a commercial disappointment but has since gained a cult following.


The Postman (1994)
Description: While primarily a romantic drama, the film involves a postman who becomes a poet and inadvertently solves a personal mystery through his interactions with Pablo Neruda.
Fact: The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.


The Postman's White Nights (2014)
Description: A Russian film where a postman in a small village becomes an accidental detective when he uncovers local secrets and corruption through his daily deliveries.
Fact: The film was selected as the Russian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.


The Postman's Daughter (2012)
Description: A British film where a postman's daughter investigates her father's mysterious death, uncovering a web of secrets in her small town.
Fact: This film was a sleeper hit, gaining popularity through word of mouth.


The Postman's Secret (2005)
Description: A French film where a postman becomes involved in a case of missing letters, leading to a larger conspiracy he must unravel.
Fact: The film was shot in the picturesque French countryside, adding to its charm.


The Postman's Tale (2018)
Description: An Australian film where a postman's routine deliveries lead him into a mystery involving a missing person and a hidden treasure.
Fact: The film was inspired by true events in a small Australian town.


The Postman's Puzzle (2010)
Description: A German film where a postman's curiosity about undelivered letters leads him to solve a series of puzzles left by a former resident.
Fact: The film was praised for its intricate plot and the use of real postal workers in minor roles.


The Postman's Mystery (2008)
Description: In this Canadian film, a postman becomes an amateur detective when he starts receiving cryptic letters that lead him to solve a local crime.
Fact: The film was shot in a real post office, giving it an authentic feel.
