Mountains of the Moon
1990, English. Directed by Bob Rafelson.
Two strangers made friends by a savage land. Two friends made enemies by the civilized world.
The story of Captain Richard Francis Burton's and Lt. John Hanning Speke's expedition to find the source of the Nile river in the name of Queen Victoria's British Empire.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Bob RafelsonDirector
- Patrick BerginRichard Burton
- Iain GlenJohn Hanning Speke
- Richard E. GrantOliphant
- Fiona ShawIsabel
- John SavidentLord Murchison
- James VilliersLord Oliphant
- Adrian RawlinsEdward
- Peter VaughanLord Houghton
- Delroy LindoMabruki
- Bernard HillDr. Livingstone
- Matthew MarshWilliam
- Richard CaldicotLord Russell
Details
- Released
- 16 February 1990
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- William Harrison, Bob Rafelson
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $4M
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What Mountains of the Moon is based on
Mountains of the Moon is adapted from a novel.
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Mountains of the Moon: quick answers
Is Mountains of the Moon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mountains of the Moon?
Mountains of the Moon runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does Mountains of the Moon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mountains of the Moon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mountains of the Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mountains of the Moon is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mountains of the Moon on?
Mountains of the Moon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 February 1990. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mountains of the Moon?
If you liked Mountains of the Moon, try Sometimes in April, Fanny Lye Deliver'd, The Warrior.
Who directed Mountains of the Moon?
Mountains of the Moon (1990) was directed by Bob Rafelson and stars Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, Richard E. Grant.
What is Mountains of the Moon based on?
Mountains of the Moon is adapted from a novel.