- Release Date: 1984
- Runtime: 132 min
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
- Starring: Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Edward Fox ... see all
- Director: Roger Donaldson
- Plot: The familiar story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to a mutiny on his ship. This version follows both the efforts of Fletcher Christian to get his men beyond the... Read more
User Reviews
Anthony Hopkins trying to AVOID cannibals.
May 15, 2008
psev92 - yahoo.com
May 15, 2008psev92 - yahoo.com
Another work vs. play epic I found intriguing. The men endure the hardships at sea and grow to detest their leader. On the island there is nothing but great food, great beaches and tits everywhere you look. One might first look... Full review
great acting great visuals
Dec 25, 2007
epicfan95 - yahoo.com
Dec 25, 2007epicfan95 - yahoo.com
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT Fantastic script and wow what an ending here. Gibson is first rate as a sailor and His companion is well acted by Hopkins. Georgous locales. Well crafted all the way. Fantastic second half. Great first half. A... Full review
A Beautiful Film
Sep 26, 2005
Theo Robertson - imdb.com
Sep 26, 2005Theo Robertson - imdb.com
it's strange how Hollywood is responsible for so much bad history being foisted upon the common knowledge of humanity . The Battle Of Little Big Horn is perceived to have been a glorious defeat for the 7th Calvary and where... Full review
Great Epic on High Seas
Dec 31, 2004
Hal-900 - imdb.com
Dec 31, 2004Hal-900 - imdb.com
I first watched this movie right after it hit the video shelves back in 1984. The film was a notorious box office disappointment, but when I finally saw the film, I couldn't understand why it had failed to find an... Full review
Excellent performances from a great cast
Oct 25, 2004
mostlygreek - imdb.com
Oct 25, 2004mostlygreek - imdb.com
I have seen this film many time over the years and i never get bored of watching Sir Anthony Hopkins give a riveting performance in this classic story of life aboard The Bounty and the events that lead to mutiny.... Full review
A wonderfully atmospheric retelling of an old classic with a haunting soundtrack.
Sep 16, 2004
dapurveur - imdb.com
Sep 16, 2004dapurveur - imdb.com
A wonderfully atmospheric retelling of an old classic with a terrific cast and a haunting soundtrack supplied by Vangelis. If you like costume dramas with weight then you will love this film as it has all the swash without the... Full review
A treat for fans of Naval History
Mar 29, 2004
Steven Withers - imdb.com
Mar 29, 2004Steven Withers - imdb.com
Being a fan of British naval history, and also a fan of Anthony Hopkins, I love this film. I think it is severely under-rated. The acting (particularly by Hopkins) is superb, and the cinematography and realism are stunning.Unlike some of... Full review
The Darker Version
Mar 28, 2004
Rob - imdb.com
Mar 28, 2004Rob - imdb.com
No cast can beat the one in the Bounty. Just look at the list, Anthony Hopkins, Mel Gibson, Bernard Hill, Daniel Day Lewis, Liam Neeson, Laurence Oliver and even a young Neil Morrissey who puts in a good performance. I... Full review
"mr. friar sir, come back ere!!"
Jan 09, 2004
MIKEHILL38 - imdb.com
Jan 09, 2004MIKEHILL38 - imdb.com
i personnally rate this to be a vastly undervalued remake which has been unfairly dismissed by the critics and public alike. beautifully filmed, superbly acted and finely scripted by the late, great screenwriter robert bolt as well as boasting a... Full review
What a Cast!
Dec 03, 1999
cohru01 - imdb.com
Dec 03, 1999cohru01 - imdb.com
Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Laurence Olivier, Liam Neeson, Bernard Hill....and the list goes on as you can see. Where are these people now? All making big hit movies. You can't help but love this movie. Every time I... Full review
Critics Reviews
| May 23, 2006associatedcontent.com
All ahoy for some amazing filmmaking.....This film participates more in the cinematic tradition of great movies made from literary adaptation than in the literary adaptation tradition.....The seagoing scenes are incredibly fresh and clear.....If there was a decent British actor that didn't get in this movie he should have called his agent and fired them..... ... Full Review
| Apr 12, 2002TotalFilm
The rest of the crew are made up of first-class British actors, including Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day Lewis and Liam Neeson, though their sterling work doesnt quite make up for Roger Donaldsons pedestrian direction.
The third screen version of the infamous maritime mutiny sees Anthony Hopkins on board as Captain Bligh and Mel Gibson as Fletcher Christian.
... Full Review
Chicago Sun-Times
This BOUNTY is not only a wonderful movie, high-spirited and intelligent, but something of a production triumph as well.
THE BOUNTY is a great adventure, a lush romance, and a good movie.
... Full Review
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The Bounty Love Theme
Opening Titles From (Mutiny On The Bounty)
Forgive and Forget - THE BOUNTY (1984)
The Savage Islands - THE BOUNTY (1984)

