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The Caine Mutiny

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1954 | 124 min | Drama, War

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 11 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Greyhound or Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 7 Oscars, 2 BAFTAs and 1 Venice award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $22 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 133K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Edward Dmytryk

  • Humphrey BogartLt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg
  • Robert FrancisEns. Willis Seward 'Willie' Keith
  • Van JohnsonLt. Stephen Maryk
  • Fred MacMurrayLt. Thomas 'Tom' Keefer
  • May WynnMay Wynn
  • Katherine WarrenMrs. Keith
  • Jerry ParisEns. Barney Harding
  • José FerrerLt. Barney Greenwald
  • E.G. MarshallLt. Comdr. Challee
  • Tom TullyComdr. DeVriess