The Bounty
Seen it?1984 | 132 min | Action, Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Captain Phillips or The Woman King, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical paradise.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 188K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Donaldson
- Mel GibsonFletcher Christian
- Anthony HopkinsLieutenant William Bligh
- Daniel Day-LewisJohn Fryer
- Bernard HillWilliam Cole
- Liam NeesonCharles Churchill
- Phil DavisEdward Young
- Wi Kuki KaaKing Tynah
- Tevaite VernetteMauatua
- Laurence OlivierAdmiral Hood
- Edward FoxCaptain Greetham