The Deer Hunter

Film - 1978 - Drama, War & Military

The story

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.

Directed by

Michael Cimino

Starring

Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep, George Dzundza

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 8.1 out of 10

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Film · 1978 · Drama · War & Military

The Deer Hunter

79% match3h 3mMA 15+
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The Deer Hunter shares real DNA with Dune: Part Two; stars Christopher Walken, who you rate.

✦ Because you loved Dune: Part Two✦ Cerebral✦ Critically loved
The story

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.

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IMDb
8.1 / 10
390k votes
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86%
Tomatometer
4.21 / 5
306k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, War & Military
Runtime3h 3m
RatedMA 15+
Release1978-12-08
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