Deliverance (1972)
📌 Available on Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
Four men venture into the untamed wilderness to experience a river before civilization claims it forever, only to discover that nature demands a price far steeper than adventure. Deliverance captures the raw transformation of ordinary men pushed to their breaking point, where survival instinct and moral choice collide in the depths of the American backcountry. What begins as an exhilarating escape becomes a haunting journey through primal darkness, where redemption and reckoning intertwine with every rapid they face.
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Watchprint
Reflective
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
109 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorJohn Boorman
WritingJames Dickey
CastJon VoightBurt ReynoldsNed BeattyRonny CoxEd Ramey
ProductionJohn Boorman
MusicWalter GossEric WeissbergJim Atkinson
CinematographyVilmos ZsigmondSven WalnumEarl Clark
Where to watch Deliverance
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✨Availability Snapshot4 offers
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Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 7.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📺Providers1🎟️Lowest rent3.49 GBP🛒Lowest buy7.99 GBP
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier23.1x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 23.1x📈 ROI: +2,206%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$2M2 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$46.1M46.1 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$44.1M+44.1 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
23.1x23.1x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $2M • Revenue: $46.1M • Commercial gap: +$44.1M ROI +2,206%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Jon Voight
Ed Gentry
Burt Reynolds
Lewis Medlock
Ned Beatty
Bobby Trippe
Ronny Cox
Drew Ballinger
Ed Ramey
Old Man at the Gas-Station
Billy Redden
Lonnie - The Banjo Boy
Seamon Glass
First Griner
Randall Deal
Second Griner
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Bill McKinney
Mountain Man
Herbert 'Cowboy' Coward
Toothless Man
Lewis Crone
First Deputy
Ken Keener
Second Deputy
Johnny Popwell
Ambulance Driver
John Fowler
Doctor
Director: John Boorman
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch Deliverance?
Deliverance is available on Prime Video. You can stream the film instantly with your Prime Video subscription for a total viewing time of 109 minutes.
2What is the plot of Deliverance?
Four men embark on an adventurous expedition down the wild and dangerous Cahulawassee River before it disappears under a massive artificial lake. Their exploratory trip transforms into a thrilling survival journey filled with intense drama and danger.
3Who directed Deliverance and who are the main actors?
The film was directed by John Boorman and stars Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, and Ronny Cox, with Ed Ramey in the cast. The film was released in 1972.
4Is Deliverance suitable for families and children?
Deliverance is a drama, adventure, and thriller film containing intense and serious scenes. It is not recommended for young children and is primarily intended for adults and older teenagers.
5How long is Deliverance?
Deliverance has a runtime of 109 minutes, making it a moderately-paced film suitable for a single viewing session.
6What genre is Deliverance and when was it released?
Deliverance is a drama film with thriller and adventure elements, produced in 1972 and has become a classic in world cinema.
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