Down in the Delta (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1998 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1998, Down in the Delta is a drama film directed by Maya Angelou, running about 112 minutes. “Der Sommer, der alles veränderte” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Manchmal sind es die unscheinbaren Dinge, die das Leben vollkommen verändern können! Der Sommer in der Heimat ihrer Familie soll Lorettas Leben für immer verändern. Ein Leben, das nach Veränderung schreit - ein Leben am Rande des Abgrunds in der härtesten Gegend Chicagos! Bereits bei ihrer Ankuft in Mississippi wird Loretta von der Herzenswärme und Weisheit ihres Onkels Earl überwältigt. Aber ihre Anwesenheit erweckt auch Neugier und Missgunst in der eingeschworenen Gemeinde des Deltas. Langsam beginnt die junge Frau zu begreifen, wie wichtig familiäre Bande sind. Vor allem als es heißt, einen alles entscheidenden Entschluss zu fassen...
Who’s in it. Down in the Delta stars Alfre Woodard as Loretta Sinclair, Al Freeman Jr. as Earl Sinclair, Esther Rolle as Annie Sinclair and Mary Alice as Rosa Lynn Sinclair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Down in the Delta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down in the Delta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down in the Delta tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Down in the Delta (1998)?
- In USA, Down in the Delta is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Down in the Delta worth watching?
- Down in the Delta holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Down in the Delta?
- Down in the Delta stars Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Esther Rolle, Mary Alice and Loretta Devine.
- When was Down in the Delta released?
- Down in the Delta was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.