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Deliverance

Seen it?

1972 | 109 min | Drama, Adventure, Thriller

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it, it drew serious awards attention and it made about 23 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and adventure fans. If you loved The Revenant or Straw Dogs, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 3 Oscars, 5 Golden Globes and 3 BAFTAs.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $46 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 735K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Boorman

  • Jon VoightEd Gentry
  • Burt ReynoldsLewis Medlock
  • Ned BeattyBobby Trippe
  • Ronny CoxDrew Ballinger
  • Ed RameyOld Man at the Gas-Station
  • Billy ReddenLonnie - The Banjo Boy
  • Seamon GlassFirst Griner
  • Randall DealSecond Griner
  • Bill McKinneyMountain Man
  • Herbert 'Cowboy' CowardToothless Man