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The Bounty

1984·Movie
2h 12min·PG
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic627.6Rotten Tomatoes74%73%
IMDb7.1Metacritic627.6Rotten Tomatoes74%73%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

After 200 years, the truth behind the legend.

An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical paradise.
Historical DramaNaval AdventureMutiny18th CenturyCharacter-DrivenPolitical IntrigueTensionSeafaringBased on True Events

Crew

Directed by:
Roger Donaldson, Michael Stevenson, June Randall
Written by:
Robert Bolt, Richard Hough
Produced by:
Dino De Laurentiis, Dino De Laurentiis, Bernard Williams
Composed by:
Vangelis, John W. Mitchell, Michael Hopkins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Bounty

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Where can I stream The Bounty legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

The Bounty is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bounty worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bounty rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Bounty?

2 h 12 min

The Bounty runs 2 h 12 min.

Is The Bounty based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bounty?

Critics68
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Bounty much the same way.

Was The Bounty a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

What language is The Bounty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bounty?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bounty in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bounty use?

Character DevelopmentMaligned Mixed MarriageInnocent Fanservice GirlBad People Abuse AnimalsThe AlcoholicHypocriteNo Honor Among ThievesBased on a True StoryFatal FlawDowner EndingAnti-VillainConflicting Loyaltyand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for The Bounty, including Character Development, Maligned Mixed Marriage, Innocent Fanservice Girl.