Movie

The Deer Hunter

“One of the most important and powerful films of all time!”

★ 8.0(4,299)19783h 3m

The Deer Hunter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Cimino
Release date: 1978-12-08
Runtime: 3h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $49,000,000
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Deer Hunter — trailer

About The Deer Hunter

The Deer Hunter is a 1978 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Michael Cimino, starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and John Cazale. It has a runtime of 3 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 4,299 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Deer Hunter in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Three steelworkers enlist in the army and are sent to Vietnam, one leaving behind a rushed marriage, the others a shared love. What they encounter during the war changes their lives forever.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Michael Vronsky

Christopher Walken

Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich

John Cazale

Stan

John Savage

Steven Pushkov

Meryl Streep

Linda

George Dzundza

John

Rutanya Alda

Angela

Pierre Segui

Julien

Amy Wright

Bridesmaid

Richard Kuss

Linda's Father

Joe Grifasi

Bandleader

Dennis Watlington

Cab Driver

Themes & keywords

vietnam warvietnam veteransmall townsuicidevietnampost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)escapepennsylvania, usasaigonfriendsrussian rouletteweddingdeer huntingsteel workeranti war

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Deer Hunter in United States?+

In United States, The Deer Hunter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Deer Hunter on Netflix?+

The Deer Hunter is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Deer Hunter?+

The Deer Hunter has a runtime of 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).

Who stars in The Deer Hunter?+

The Deer Hunter stars Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage and Meryl Streep.

When did The Deer Hunter come out?+

The Deer Hunter is a 1978 movie directed by Michael Cimino.

What genre is The Deer Hunter?+

The Deer Hunter is Drama and War film.

Who directed The Deer Hunter?+

The Deer Hunter was directed by Michael Cimino.