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8.1
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peter1024
colin25
mattiasthewise
Mattias
rated 9

An absolute classic! The balance in plot is slightly off. Less about the life before and more about the life in Vietnam and the life after. This is a move you much watch.

1 year ago
roger177
spentrup
Steen
rated 9

Stærk, den sætter sig fast

3 years ago
jacob329

Cast & Crew

Michael Cimino
Director
Robert De Niro
As Michael Vronsky
John Savage
As Steven Pushkov
Christopher Walken
As Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich
Meryl Streep
As Linda
Joel Thingvall
As Steel Worker (uncredited)
Rutanya Alda
As Angela
Joe Grifasi
As Bandleader

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What is The Deer Hunter about? Toggle content

A group of close friends from a small Pennsylvania town, who work together in a steel mill, decide to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War. They experience the harsh realities of war, which changes them forever. The film explores the effects of trauma, friendship, and the American Dream. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Christopher Walken's performance.

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You can stream The Deer Hunter on: Netflix Apple TV

What movies are similar to The Deer Hunter? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Deer Hunter include Apocalypse Now, The Spook Who Sat by the Door, Midway, Force 10 from Navarone, Barry Lyndon, MacArthur.