The Bounty (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, The Bounty is an action, drama and history film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 132 minutes. “After 200 years, the truth behind the legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The familiar story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to a mutiny on his ship. This version follows both the efforts of Fletcher Christian to get his men beyond the reach of British retribution, and the epic voyage of Lieutenant Bligh to get his loyalists safely to East Timor in a tiny lifeboat.
Who’s in it. The Bounty stars Mel Gibson as Fletcher Christian, Anthony Hopkins as Lieutenant William Bligh, Laurence Olivier as Admiral Hood and Edward Fox as Captain Greetham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Bounty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bounty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bounty tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bounty (1984)?
- In US, The Bounty is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bounty worth watching?
- The Bounty holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bounty?
- The Bounty stars Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Edward Fox and Daniel Day-Lewis.
- When was The Bounty released?
- The Bounty was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.