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Best Movies Guide: Why The Deer Hunter Still Matters

A TMDB-backed guide to The Deer Hunter, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Deer Hunter (1978) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. One of the most important and powerful films of all time!

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Robert De Niro as Michael Vronsky; Christopher Walken as Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich; John Cazale as Stan; John Savage as Steven Pushkov; Meryl Streep as Linda; George Dzundza as John; Rutanya Alda as Angela; Pierre Segui as Julien

About The Deer Hunter

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.

More like The Deer Hunter

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Deer Hunter?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Deer Hunter?

Robert De Niro as Michael Vronsky; Christopher Walken as Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich; John Cazale as Stan; John Savage as Steven Pushkov; Meryl Streep as Linda; George Dzundza as John; Rutanya Alda as Angela; Pierre Segui as Julien

Is this The Deer Hunter guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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