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Down in the Delta

1998·Movie
1h 52min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the one place you've always belonged...

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.
Family DramaRedemption StoryMississippi Delta SettingSocial RealismCharacter-DrivenGenerational TiesEmotional JourneyOvercoming AdversityCultural Identity

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Down in the Delta legally?

Down in the Delta is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Down in the Delta worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Down in the Delta rated?

Drug use

Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Down in the Delta?

1 h 52 min

Down in the Delta runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Down in the Delta?

Critics75
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Down in the Delta much the same way.

What language is Down in the Delta in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Down in the Delta?

2NLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Down in the Delta in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Down in the Delta use?

Baby's First WordsDisappeared DadEyes Always AvertedGene HuntingKiddie KidNEETScatterbrained SeniorSell What You LoveTitle DropSecurity Blanket

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Down in the Delta, including Baby's First Words, Disappeared Dad, Eyes Always Averted.