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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

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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 is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Down in the Delta on Netflix?

No, Down in the Delta is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Down in the Delta on Amazon Prime Video?

Down in the Delta isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Down in the Delta for free?

Down in the Delta is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.