Mutant on the Bounty (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1989, Mutant on the Bounty is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Robert Torrance, running about 93 minutes. “His luggage was lost, his face was mutilated. Things like that can happen when you travel standby in outer space.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The crew of an interplanetary commercial freighter beams aboard a now horribly mutated saxophone player who has been adrift in space for over twenty years. He starts to get along with the crew, and very close with an alluring journalist. But that's when two criminals are beamed aboard, taking the ship hostage.
Who’s in it. Mutant on the Bounty stars Kyle T. Heffner as Max Gordon, John Roarke as Carlson, Deborah Benson as Justine and John Furey as Dag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Mutant on the Bounty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mutant on the Bounty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mutant on the Bounty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mutant on the Bounty (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mutant on the Bounty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mutant on the Bounty worth watching?
- Mutant on the Bounty holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mutant on the Bounty?
- Mutant on the Bounty stars Kyle T. Heffner, John Roarke, Deborah Benson, John Furey and Victoria Catlin.
- When was Mutant on the Bounty released?
- Mutant on the Bounty was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.