Overview
A tale of rebellion on the high seas, where loyalty is tested and tyranny is challenged.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- grim
- dramatic
- romantic
- classic cinema night
- historical adventure marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praise the film as a gripping, visually impressive historical adventure elevated by Charles Laughton and Clark Gable's performances and Frank Lloyd's direction, while noting its historical inaccuracies.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Captain Bligh's brutal discipline and control over the Bounty's crew drive the voyage toward mutiny.
Roger Byam must defend himself against charges of supporting the mutiny despite not taking part in it.
MGM presents the Bounty's voyage, Tahiti interlude, and homeward crisis with expansive sea imagery and elaborate period production.
The crew experiences six pleasant months on Tahiti before returning to Bligh's harsh command.
Films like Mutiny on the Bounty, and why
Captain Blood
shared high-seas adventure, historical setting, authoritarian command, and sweeping studio spectacle
The Sea Hawk
shared maritime adventure, charismatic outlaw leadership, romanticized rebellion, and classic Hollywood scale
The Charge of the Light Brigade
shared historical adventure, oppressive authority, moral conflict, and strong central performances
The Caine Mutiny
shared shipboard power struggle, social hierarchy, and psychologically intense command conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Release Date
- 1935-11-22
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (409)
Cast
- Charles Laughton
- Clark Gable
- Franchot Tone
- Herbert Mundin
- Eddie Quillan
- Dudley Digges
- Donald Crisp
- Henry Stephenson
- Francis Lister
- Spring Byington
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mutiny on the Bounty about?
- A sweeping seafaring drama pits a brutal captain against a crew pushed from disciplined endurance into open rebellion.
- What is Mutiny on the Bounty like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mutiny on the Bounty as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Mutiny on the Bounty violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Mutiny on the Bounty as moderate.
- What did critics think of Mutiny on the Bounty?
- Critics broadly praise the film as a gripping, visually impressive historical adventure elevated by Charles Laughton and Clark Gable's performances and Frank Lloyd's direction, while noting its historical inaccuracies.
- Which films are like Mutiny on the Bounty?
- Films with a similar feel include Captain Blood, The Sea Hawk, The Charge of the Light Brigade, and The Caine Mutiny.
- How long is Mutiny on the Bounty?
- Mutiny on the Bounty runs 132 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mutiny on the Bounty?
- In United States, Mutiny on the Bounty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
