Deliverance (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1972, Deliverance is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by John Boorman, running about 109 minutes. “What did happen on the Cahulawassee River?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Deliverance stars Jon Voight as Ed Gentry, Burt Reynolds as Lewis Medlock, Ned Beatty as Bobby Trippe and Ronny Cox as Drew Ballinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Deliverance has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $46.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deliverance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deliverance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deliverance (1972)?
- In US, Deliverance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deliverance worth watching?
- Deliverance holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deliverance?
- Deliverance stars Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronny Cox and Ed Ramey.
- When was Deliverance released?
- Deliverance was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.