The Delta (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1997, The Delta is a drama film directed by Ira Sachs, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A glimpse into the lives of two young queer men in Memphis. One is white, closeted and well-off; the other is a biracial Vietnamese refugee.
Who’s in it. The Delta stars Shayne Gray as Lincoln Bloom, Thang Chan as Minh Nguyen (John), Rachel Zan Huss as Monica Rachel and Colonious David as Ricky Little, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Delta has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 The Delta page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Delta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Delta (1997)?
- In US, The Delta is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 The Delta worth watching?
- The Delta holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Delta?
- The Delta stars Shayne Gray, Thang Chan, Rachel Zan Huss, Colonious David and Charles J. Ingram.
- When was The Delta released?
- The Delta was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.