Deliverance (1972)

Kernel Score: 82% · 1,765 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama, Adventure, Thriller

Released: 1972-08-18

Runtime: 109 minutes

Where to watch Deliverance

  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

Deliverance parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Deliverance is an R-rated 1972 thriller centered on a brutal male rape and violent wilderness survival, intended for mature adult viewers only.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Contains brutal violence including assault and life-threatening river rapids peril.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Central plot point involves a graphic and disturbing male rape scene.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

John Boorman

Cast

  • Jon Voight as Ed Gentry
  • Burt Reynolds as Lewis Medlock
  • Ned Beatty as Bobby Trippe
  • Ronny Cox as Drew Ballinger
  • Ed Ramey as Old Man at the Gas-Station
  • Billy Redden as Lonnie - The Banjo Boy
  • Seamon Glass as First Griner
  • Randall Deal as Second Griner
  • Bill McKinney as Mountain Man
  • Herbert 'Cowboy' Coward as Toothless Man

Deliverance FAQ

Is Deliverance good?

Deliverance has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,765 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Deliverance?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Deliverance OK for kids?

Deliverance is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Deliverance is an R-rated 1972 thriller centered on a brutal male rape and violent wilderness survival, intended for mature adult viewers only.

What movies are like Deliverance?

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