Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in The Post, a compelling drama about the unlikely partnership of Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of The Washington Post, and its driven editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks), as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents, and was dragged to light with the leak of the infamous Pentagon Papers. Graham and Bradlee must grapple with personal, ethical and business considerations as they risk their careers—and their very freedom—to bring long-buried truths to light.

The Post continues Steven Spielberg’s ongoing narrative documentation of American history. It also marks the first time Meryl Streep (in an Academy Award-nominated performance), Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have all collaborated on a project together. In addition to directing, Spielberg produced the film along with Amy Pascal and Kristie Macosko Krieger. The script was written by first-time feature writer Liz Hannah and Josh Singer (First Man) and features an acclaimed ensemble cast including Alison Brie, Carrie Coon, David Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Jesse Plemons, Matthew Rhys (The Americans), Michael Stuhlbarg (Lincoln), Bradley Whitford and Zach Woods.

The film was nominated for Best Picture by the Academy Awards and named one of the Top Ten Films of the Year by the American Film Institute. It was also recognized by the National Board of Review as Best Film, with Best Actress and Actor laurels for Streep and Hanks respectively.