Down in the Delta (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1998, Down in the Delta is a drama film directed by Maya Angelou, running about 112 minutes. “Sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the one place you've always belonged...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.
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 US 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down in the Delta (1998)?
- In US, 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.