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The Deer Hunter

8.019783h 3mRMovieDramaWar

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.

DirectorMichael Cimino
WritersQuinn K. Redeker·Deric Washburn
ProducersBarry Spikings·Michael Deeley

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Cast · Directed by Michael Cimino

RNRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Michael Vronsky
CWChristopher Walken
Christopher Walken
Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
JCJohn Cazale
John Cazale
Stan
JSJohn Savage
John Savage
Steven Pushkov
MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Linda
GDGeorge Dzundza
George Dzundza
John
RARutanya Alda
Rutanya Alda
Angela
PS
Pierre Segui
Julien
AWAmy Wright
Amy Wright
Bridesmaid
RKRichard Kuss
Richard Kuss
Linda's Father
JGJoe Grifasi
Joe Grifasi
Bandleader
DW
Dennis Watlington
Cab Driver

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The Deer Hunter — streaming FAQ

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The Deer Hunter is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Yes — The Deer Hunter is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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