The Deliverance (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, The Deliverance is a drama and tv movie film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. When a poor and out-caste village tanner goes to village priest to get the date of his daughter's marriage fixed, the priest in turn asks for labor without pay in exchange.
Who’s in it. The Deliverance stars Om Puri as Dukhi, Smita Patil as Jhuria, Mohan Agashe as Bramhin and Gita Siddharth as The Brahmin's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Deliverance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deliverance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deliverance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deliverance (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deliverance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Deliverance worth watching?
- The Deliverance holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deliverance?
- The Deliverance stars Om Puri, Smita Patil, Mohan Agashe, Gita Siddharth and Richa Mishra.
- When was The Deliverance released?
- The Deliverance was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.