Mutiny on the Bounty (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, Mutiny on the Bounty is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 185 minutes. “The mightiest excitement that ever swept across the sea or the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Bounty leaves Portsmouth in 1787. Its destination: to sail to Tahiti and load bread-fruit. Captain Bligh will do anything to get there as fast as possible, using any means to keep up a strict discipline. When they arrive at Tahiti, it is like a paradise for the crew, something completely different than the living hell aboard the ship. On the way back to England, officer Fletcher Christian becomes the leader of a mutiny.
Who’s in it. Mutiny on the Bounty stars Marlon Brando as First Lieutnant Fletcher Christian, Trevor Howard as Capt. William Bligh, Richard Harris as Seaman John Mills and Hugh Griffith as Alexander Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mutiny on the Bounty has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (1962)?
- In US, Mutiny on the Bounty is available to 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 7.0 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 Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard, Richard Harris, Hugh Griffith and Percy Herbert.
- When was Mutiny on the Bounty released?
- Mutiny on the Bounty was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.