‘Mutiny:’ A War Few Films Tackle

The War of 1812 brings patriotic action to the big screen.

An American vessel is captured by the British Navy, in “Mutiny.” United Artists

NR | 1h 17m | Adventure, History | 1952

Hollywood history has often favored the American Revolution, the Civil War, and later 20th-century wars, leaving the War of 1812 sorely underrepresented on film. This absence stands out, given how strongly the war shaped national confidence, naval identity, and the world’s understanding of American resolve.