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Down in the Delta

6.319981h 52mMovieDrama

A single mother plagued by alcohol and drug addictions is sent with her children from Chicago to her ancestral home in the Mississippi Delta, to live with her uncle and aunt for the summer.

DirectorMaya Angelou
WriterMyron Goble
ProducersWesley Snipes·Reuben Cannon

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Down in the Delta isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Maya Angelou

AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Loretta Sinclair
AJAl Freeman Jr.
Al Freeman Jr.
Earl Sinclair
EREsther Rolle
Esther Rolle
Annie Sinclair
MAMary Alice
Mary Alice
Rosa Lynn Sinclair
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Zenia
WSWesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes
Will Sinclair
MKMpho Koaho
Mpho Koaho
Thomas
AJAnne-Marie Johnson
Anne-Marie Johnson
Monica
JL
Justin Lord
Dr. Rainey
RYRichard Yearwood
Richard Yearwood
Marco
SCSandra Caldwell
Sandra Caldwell
Volunteer
CW
Colleen Williams
Tourist Woman

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Down in the Delta — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Down in the Delta?

Down in the Delta isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Down in the Delta on Netflix?

No, Down in the Delta is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Down in the Delta on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Down in the Delta isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Down in the Delta for free?

Down in the Delta isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.