Botany Bay (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1952, Botany Bay is an action, adventure and romance film directed by John Farrow, running about 93 minutes. “SAVAGE as the Great Continent They Invaded!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the story of Australia's colonization, this atmospheric drama stars Alan Ladd as Hugh Tallant, an American medical student falsely convicted of robbery and sent on a torturous voyage with other prisoners to the penal colony at Botany Bay. Because of his attempt to escape, evil Captain Gilbert decides to return him to England on charges of mutiny.
Who’s in it. Botany Bay stars Alan Ladd as Hugh Tallant, James Mason as Capt. Paul Gilbert, Patricia Medina as Sally Munroe and Cedric Hardwicke as Gov. Phillip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Botany Bay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Botany Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Botany Bay 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 Botany Bay (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Botany Bay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Botany Bay worth watching?
- Botany Bay holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Botany Bay?
- Botany Bay stars Alan Ladd, James Mason, Patricia Medina, Cedric Hardwicke and Murray Matheson.
- When was Botany Bay released?
- Botany Bay was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.