How to Deal vs The Postman
The Postman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.5/10 for How to Deal). How to Deal is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 49m. The Postman is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| How to Deal | The Postman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.5/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Clare Kilner | Michael Radford |
| Main cast | Charlotte Sullivan, Mary Catherine Garrison, Peter Gallagher, Dylan Baker, Allison Janney | Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Linda Moretti |
Synopsis
How to Deal
Halley is convinced true love doesn't exist based on the crazy relationships around her. Her mother is divorcing her father who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her crazed sister is planning a wedding but has second thoughts and her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time leaving Halley to feel even more alone.
The Postman
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
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