The Deer Hunter

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: πŸ”΄ 85/100
Total warning time: 15m 33s
Sex/Nudity: 🟑 30/100 (1m 43s)
  • 🟑 40/100 [00:45:12 - 00:46:30] Brief scene with topless women in a bar.
  • 🟑 50/100 [01:22:45 - 01:23:10] Implied sexual activity with suggestive sounds and movements.
Drug Use: πŸ”΄ 70/100 (3m)
  • 🟑 60/100 [00:30:20 - 00:31:50] Characters drinking heavily in a bar.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [01:55:30 - 01:57:00] Characters using drugs in a tense and disturbing scene.
Violence: πŸ”΄ 90/100 (9m 30s)
  • πŸ”΄ 95/100 [01:10:15 - 01:15:30] Graphic and intense war scenes including torture and violence.
  • πŸ”΄ 100/100 [02:20:45 - 02:25:00] Disturbing Russian roulette scenes with high tension and violence.
Strong Language: 🟑 60/100 (1m 20s)
  • πŸ”΄ 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:00] Use of strong language including multiple instances of 'f***'.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [01:40:20 - 01:41:10] Heavy use of profanity in an emotional scene.
The Deer Hunter
Year: 1978
Certificate: A
Runtime: 183 min
Genre: Drama, War
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 86
Votes: 311361
Gross: 48,979,328
Director: Michael Cimino
Stars: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage
Overview: An in-depth examination of the ways in which the U.S. Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of The Deer Hunter (1978)?
A: The Deer Hunter follows a group of steelworker friends from Pennsylvania whose lives are forever changed by the Vietnam War. The film explores their experiences before, during, and after the war, focusing on the psychological and physical toll it takes on them, particularly through the harrowing Russian roulette scenes.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Deer Hunter?
A: The movie stars Robert De Niro as Michael, Christopher Walken as Nick, John Cazale as Stan, and John Savage as Steven. Meryl Streep also appears in a supporting role as Linda.
Q: Did The Deer Hunter win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, The Deer Hunter won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Michael Cimino, and Best Supporting Actor for Christopher Walken.
Q: What is the significance of the Russian roulette scenes in The Deer Hunter?
A: The Russian roulette scenes in The Deer Hunter symbolize the brutality and randomness of war, as well as the psychological trauma experienced by the soldiers. These scenes are central to the film's exploration of the dehumanizing effects of the Vietnam War.
Q: Where was The Deer Hunter filmed?
A: The Deer Hunter was filmed in various locations, including Clairton, Pennsylvania (standing in for the fictional town of the same name), and Thailand, which doubled for Vietnam in the war scenes.