The Bounty
1984, English. Directed by Roger Donaldson.
After 200 years, the truth behind the legend.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 680 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Bounty
The Bounty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Roger DonaldsonDirector
- 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
- Philip Martin BrownJohn Adams
- Simon ChandlerDavid Nelson
Details
- Released
- 4 May 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Bolt
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $8.6M
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What The Bounty is based on
The Bounty is based on Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian (1972) by Richard Hough.
True story · 1972
Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian
By Richard Hough
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The Bounty: quick answers
Is The Bounty worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 680 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bounty?
The Bounty runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Bounty have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bounty. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bounty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bounty is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bounty on?
The Bounty isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bounty?
If you liked The Bounty, try The Woman King, The Uprising, Apocalypto.
Who directed The Bounty?
The Bounty (1984) was directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis.
What is The Bounty based on?
The Bounty is based on Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian (1972) by Richard Hough.