

Deliverance
“What did happen on the Cahulawassee River?”
Intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a river-rafting trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country.
Where to watch Deliverance in United States
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Where is Deliverance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Deliverance
Deliverance is a 1972 English-language drama, adventure and thriller film directed by John Boorman. The cast is led by Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Deliverance was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Elmer Enterprises and made in United States of America. It was released on August 18, 1972, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $46 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Boorman
- Writers
- James Dickey
- Release date
- August 18, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $46 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Elmer Enterprises
Deliverance cast & crew
Deliverance was directed by John Boorman and written by James Dickey.
The cast features Jon Voight as Ed Gentry, Burt Reynolds as Lewis Medlock, Ned Beatty as Bobby Trippe, Ronny Cox as Drew Ballinger, Ed Ramey as Old Man at the Gas-Station, and Billy Redden as Lonnie - The Banjo Boy.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond and it was produced by John Boorman.
Is Deliverance worth watching?
Deliverance holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,815 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, adventure, and thriller, Deliverance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Deliverance
Deliverance isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Deliverance

Jon Voight
Ed Gentry

Burt Reynolds
Lewis Medlock

Ned Beatty
Bobby Trippe

Ronny Cox
Drew Ballinger

Ed Ramey
Old Man at the Gas-Station

Billy Redden
Lonnie - The Banjo Boy

Seamon Glass
First Griner
Randall Deal
Second Griner

Bill McKinney
Mountain Man

Herbert 'Cowboy' Coward
Toothless Man
Lewis Crone
First Deputy
Ken Keener
Second Deputy
Deliverance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Deliverance in United States?
Deliverance is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Deliverance in?
Deliverance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Deliverance?
Deliverance runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Deliverance rated?
Deliverance is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,815 ratings.











