The Cahulawassee River is soon to be destroyed, along with the beautiful country that surrounds it. Eager to see it before it's gone, adventurer and outdoor fanatic, Lewis, organizes a trip for himself and his three friends, Ed, Drew and Bobby. They will canoe their way from top to bottom in search of great adventure. What they don't know is that they are in for much more than they originally bargained. Two mountain men take Ed and Bobby hostage. In a brave attempt to save his friends, Lewis kills one of the mountain men. A weekend of male bonding turns into a gut-wrenching fight for survival.

Based on the novel by James Dickey. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1972. Special features: 4-part 35th anniversary retrospective with the film's stars, director John Boorman and others; explore the winding journey from original novel through production and release, including a look at the movie's controversial abduction sequence; commentary by director John Boorman; vintage featurette "The dangerous world of Deliverance;" theatrical trailer.