The Bounty (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Bounty is a 1984 action drama directed by Roger Donaldson, starring Anthony Hopkins, Mel Gibson and Liam Neeson. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $8.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Roger Donaldson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bounty About?
The premise of The Bounty without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In post-war Texas, a hardened bounty hunter returns to a desolate town seeking a dangerous fugitive from the Civil War. The fugitive’s considerable power and influence pose a significant threat to the tenuous peace of the region. The hunter must navigate a landscape of shifting loyalties and hidden dangers as he pursues his target, facing opposition from those who protect the fugitive and those who seek to exploit the chaos.
The Bounty Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mutiny
- 18th century
- tyrannical captain
- lifeboat
- ship's captain
- colonialism
- royal navy
- voyage
- pacific ocean
- corporal punishment
- naval uniform
- flintlock pistol
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- husband wife relationship
- court martial
- tahiti
- coconut
- island
- tropical island
- lieutenant
- electronic music score
- topless native women
- pacific island
- sea voyage
- naval officer
- ship name in title
- year 1788
- sailing ship
- british seaman
- strictness
- whipping a man
- breadfruit
- interracial sex
- interracial relationship
- 1780s
- commercial mission
- order
- discipline
- costume drama
- british
- epic
- ship
- cruelty
- ship on fire
- ship sinking
- journey
- ship's crew
- lost at sea
- hierarchy
- nudity
- brutality
The Bounty Cast
Anthony Hopkins leads the cast, with Mel Gibson and Liam Neeson. Directed by Roger Donaldson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roger Donaldson
Also Starring in The Bounty
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The Bounty Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Bounty 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 5.4
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The Bounty Plot Summary
What happens in The Bounty from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film brilliantly narrates the true story of Lieutenant William Bligh, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, whose leadership is challenged by Fletcher Christian played by Mel Gibson, the Master’s mate who leads a mutiny against him. This cinematic adaptation intricately showcases both Christian’s desperate attempts to evade the British punishment alongside Captain Bligh’s arduous journey to guide his loyal crew members safely to the Dutch East Indies using a small longboat.
Full summary
The whole story of The Bounty, scene by scene
The Bounty Box Office
The Bounty grossed $8.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.6M
- US & Canada
- $8.6M
How Well Do You Know The Bounty?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Bounty Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Mutiny on the Bounty” and “Bunt na Bounty”.
- Also known as
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- Mutiny on the Bounty
- Bunt na Bounty
- Баунті
- 바운티호의 반란
- 바운티호
- Die Bounty
- Il Bounty
- Mytteriet på Bounty
- Le Bounty
- Motín a bordo
- Баунти
- A Bounty
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- 叛舰喋血记
- Revolta no Pacífico
- Η ανταρσία του Μπάουντι
- באונטי
- Gemide İsyan
- Rebelião em Alto Mar
- Bounty - Kapina laivalla
- El Motín de el Bounty
- バウンティ/愛と反乱の航海
- Bauntis
- Motí a bord
- ฝ่าคลั่งจอมบัญชาการเรือนรก
- Заколот на Баунті
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The Bounty FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Bounty, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bounty?
The Bounty runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Bounty released?
The Bounty was released on May 4, 1984.
Who directed The Bounty?
The Bounty was directed by Roger Donaldson.
More films by Roger Donaldson Who is in the cast of The Bounty?
The Bounty stars Anthony Hopkins, Mel Gibson and Liam Neeson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Bounty make at the box office?
The Bounty grossed $8.6 million worldwide.
How is The Bounty rated?
The Bounty has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 62 on Metacritic.
Does The Bounty have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bounty has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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