Mutiny on the Bounty (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1935, Mutiny on the Bounty is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 132 minutes. “Clark Gable as the daring mutineer in the screen's most exciting adventure story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.
Who’s in it. Mutiny on the Bounty stars Charles Laughton as Captaine Bligh, Clark Gable as Lieutenant Fletcher Christian, Franchot Tone as Roger Byam and Herbert Mundin as Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Mutiny on the Bounty has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Mutiny on the Bounty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mutiny on the Bounty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)?
- In US, Mutiny on the Bounty is available to stream on TCM, 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 Mutiny on the Bounty worth watching?
- Mutiny on the Bounty holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mutiny on the Bounty?
- Mutiny on the Bounty stars Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone, Herbert Mundin and Eddie Quillan.
- When was Mutiny on the Bounty released?
- Mutiny on the Bounty was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.