Bound (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bound is a 1996 drama thriller directed by Lana Wachowski, starring Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $3.8 million worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1997. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Lana Wachowski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bound About?
The premise of Bound without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of their father, brothers Jason and Jim Koss find themselves back together, grappling with a shared, difficult history. They must navigate a complex landscape of painful memories and unresolved issues, ultimately facing a deeply emotional decision that will irrevocably change the course of their lives and their relationship.
Bound Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lesbian
- mafia
- stolen money
- lesbian lover
- lesbian relationship
- lesbian love
- bound and gagged
- lesbian attraction
- lesbian desire
- lesbian sex
- femme fatale
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- embezzler
- finger cut off
- ex convict
- mob
- gangster
- mob boss
- stealing from the mob
- evil man
- torture
- tied up
- face in toilet
- severed finger
- crime boss
- violence
- lesbianism
- girlfriend girlfriend lesbian relationship
- female sucking on female's finger
- female nudity
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- money laundering
- woman wears only a shirt
- gun held to head
- shower
- prostitute
- finger sucking
- seduction
- adulterous wife
- chicago illinois
- woman orgasms during lesbian sex
- female orgasm
- female frontal nudity
- italian american
- bisexual
- lesbian orgasms while being fingered
- lesbian fingering
- woman orgasms while being fingered
- interrupted lesbian sex
Where to Watch Bound
Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bound Cast
Gina Gershon leads the cast, with Jennifer Tilly. Directed by Lana Wachowski.
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Director Lana Wachowski
Bound Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bound 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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Bound Plot Summary
What happens in Bound from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Corky, an ex-convict portrayed by Gina Gershon, has just completed a five-year prison sentence and arrives at an apartment building for her new job as a painter and plumber. As she navigates the building, she meets her charming neighbors, Jennifer Tilly as Violet and Joe Pantoliano as Caesar. After Caesar departs, Violet flirts with Corky, ingeniously provoking her to help retrieve an earring that has fallen into her sink. Upon returning the earring, Violet confesses it was a deliberate ploy to connect with Corky, leading to a steamy encounter between the two.
Full summary
The whole story of Bound, scene by scene
Bound Box Office
Bound grossed $3.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.8M
- US & Canada
- $3.8M
Bound Awards & Nominations
Bound earned 4 award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1997. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Saturn Awards 1997.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1997 2 nominations- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Jennifer Tilly
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Spirit Awards 1997 1 nomination- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Saturn Awards 1996 1 nomination
- Nominated Best Actress – Gina Gershon
Bound Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Bound (1996) | BFI Player
How Well Do You Know Bound?
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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What profession does Corky take on in the film?
Cars in Bound
6 cars on screen, including the 1961 Chevrolet C-10 Apache and the 1995 Lincoln Town Car.
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1961 Chevrolet C-10 Apache Important role -
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1990 Chevrolet C-1500 Minor role -
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Bound Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Sin límites” and “Liaisons interdites”.
- Also known as
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- Sin límites
- Liaisons interdites
- バウンド
- The Business
- Lazos ardientes
- Скок
- Ligadas pelo Desejo
- Preko svake mjere
- Gefesselt
- Παράνομα δεμένες
- Fülledtség
- Torbido inganno
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- Ryšys
- Brudne pieniądze
- Brudny szmal
- Sem Limites
- Связь
- Skok
- Zaveza
- Llaços ardents
- 驚世狂花
- Tuhaf İlişkiler
- Зв'язок
- Giới Hạn
- Bound - Gefesselt
- Bound - Torbido inganno
- 惊世狂花
- Past
- קשורות
- 바운드
- Cómplices
- Обвързан
- Seotud
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Movies Like Bound
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bound to Vengeance, Boundaries and Erotic Boundaries.
Bound FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Bound, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bound?
Bound runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Bound released?
Bound was released on October 4, 1996.
Who directed Bound?
Bound was directed by Lana Wachowski.
More films by Lana Wachowski Who is in the cast of Bound?
Bound stars Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly.
Where can I watch Bound?
In the US, Bound is streaming on Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bound make at the box office?
Bound grossed $3.8 million worldwide.
How is Bound rated?
Bound has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Bound nominated for any awards?
Bound received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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