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Movie Info

Release Date: December 08, 1978
Runtime: 183 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama War
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $49,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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86%
Tomatometer
90
90/100
Metacritic
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8.0/10
TMDB
4,180 votes
⭐
8.1/10
IMDb
385,885 votes
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The Deer Hunter

1978

"Friendship forged in fire, shattered by war."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Man Who Came to Play? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El cazador? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Franco Atirador? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: μ‚¬μŠ΄ 사λƒ₯κΎΌ? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: 獡鹿者? All international titles (8) →
Drama War 183 min 8.1/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
2 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1979 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Christopher Walken Winner
1979 Oscars Best Actor Robert De Niro Nominated
1979 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Meryl Streep Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1979 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Christopher Walken
Year Festival Category Winner
1979 Oscars Best Actor Robert De Niro
1979 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Meryl Streep

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $49,000,000
Profit $34,000,000
ROI +226.7% (3.3x)

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Keywords

#small town 88 #suicide 75 #escape 58 #complex 54 #friends 47 #wedding 45 #post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) 27 #drunkenness 21 #anti war 20 #vietnam war 20 #pennsylvania, usa 16 #vietnam 13 #vietnam veteran 13 #revolver 7 #romantic triangle 4

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Deer Hunter

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  • The Deer Hunter was filmed in various locations, including Pennsylvania and Ohio, to authentically depict the steelworking environment and the rural landscape of the characters' lives.

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  • Robert De Niro lost a significant amount of weight to convincingly portray his character's emotional and physical transformation after returning from Vietnam.

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  • During the wedding scene, one actor can be seen wearing a wristwatch that is clearly visible, despite the film being set in the 1960s, which may not have matched the period accurately.

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  • Michael Cimino directed The Deer Hunter after gaining recognition for his work in the film Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, showcasing a thematic continuity in his exploration of male relationships and trauma.

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  • The film features a haunting score composed by Stanley Myers, which includes the well-known piece titled 'Cavatina', adding emotional depth to the narrative.

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