The Tie That Binds (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Tie That Binds is a 1995 crime thriller directed by Wesley Strick, starring Julia Devin as Janie, Keith Carradine and Daryl Hannah. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $5.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Wesley Strick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Interscope Communications
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tie That Binds About?
The premise of The Tie That Binds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Janie, a traumatized child, is taken in by a caring young couple who believe they are giving her a fresh start. Unbeknownst to them, her biological parents are dangerous fugitives and murderers who will stop at nothing to retrieve her before the couple discovers the truth.
The Tie That Binds Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- man tied up
- bound and gagged
- woman tied up
- held hostage
- hanging
- saved from hanging
- bloody face
- barefoot male
- afro
- live action
- handgun
- firefly
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- doll
- latex gloves
- convertable
- little girl attacks police officer
- attack
- police officers
- police officer
- doll gets ripped to pieces
- adoption
- police
- carpenter
- fugitive
- murder
- criminal
- fire
- blood
- knife
- piano
- playing a piano
- computer
- violence
- ambulance
- camera
- telephone
- african american
- little girl
- gun
- adopted daughter
- husband wife relationship
- vegetarian
The Tie That Binds Cast & Characters
Julia Devin leads the cast as Janie, with Keith Carradine as John Netherwood and Daryl Hannah as Leann Netherwood. Directed by Wesley Strick; 39 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wesley Strick
- Julia Devin as Janie
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Keith Carradine as John Netherwood -
Daryl Hannah as Leann Netherwood - Ned Vaughn as Officer David Carrey
Also Starring in The Tie That Binds
· 35 more- Vincent Spano Russell Clifton
- Jenny Gago Maggie Hass
- Moira Kelly Dana Clifton
- Cynda Williams Lisa-Marie Chandler
- Bruce A. Young Gil Chandler
- Carmen Argenziano Phil Hawkes
- Chris Ellis Security Guard #1
- Thomas Rosales Jr. Detective #2
- Bob Minor Male Police Officer
- Willie Garson Ray Tanton
- Barbara Tarbuck Jean Bennett
- Greg Collins Bartender
- Jack Johnson Boy in Restaurant
- Melanie MacQueen Waitress
- Laura Lee Aide
- Benjamin Mouton Father in Restaurant (uncredited)
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- Ray Reinhardt Sam Bennett
- Dana Gladstone Dr. Bradford
- George Marshall Ruge Detective Frank Mercer
- Coleen Maloney Security Guard #2
- Shawne Rowe Ogre's Wife
- Gene Lythgow Detective Lorenz
- Suzanne Krull The Fox
- Lynn Wanlass Nurse
- Kerrie Cullen Female Police Officer
- Steve Rosenbaum The Ogre
- Kenny Alexander Officer Wright
- Laurie Lathem Alex
- Kevin Bourland Man in Range Rover
- Marquis Nunley Boy Russell
- Jesse Hays Boy in School
- Andrea Sandahi Tina
- Melissa Hays Princess
- Taylor Allbright Girl in Schoolyard
- Dana Walsh Woman on Steps (uncredited)
More from Wesley Strick
One more film directed by Wesley Strick: Hitched.
The Tie That Binds Plot Summary
What happens in The Tie That Binds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Netherwood and his wife Leann Netherwood are murderers on the run with their young daughter, Janie. While robbing a house to feed Janie, they are interrupted by the elderly residents, whom John photographs with a Polaroid camera before killing them. A suspicious neighbor calls the police, and Officer David Carrey arrives, shooting John in the shoulder and forcing him to flee with Leann. Janie is taken into an adoption agency, deeply traumatized by her experiences with her parents.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tie That Binds, scene by scene
The Tie That Binds Box Office
The Tie That Binds grossed $5.8 million worldwide. $5.8 million came from the US and Canada and $57,925 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.8M
- US & Canada
- $5.8M
- International
- $57.9K
The Tie That Binds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Tie That Binds.
How Well Do You Know The Tie That Binds?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the police officer that shoots John Netherwood early in the film?
Cars in The Tie That Binds
21 cars on screen, including the 1987 SAAB 900 Cabrio and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1987 SAAB 900 Cabrio Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Minor role
The Tie That Binds Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Blood Line” and “Los lazos que unen”.
- Also known as
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- Blood Line
- Los lazos que unen
- Blood Line - Eine verhängnisvolle Verbindung
- Legame mortale
- A terror gyermeke
- Неразрывная связь
- 领带之谜
- Les Liens du sang
- Córka Morderców
- Círculo de Sangue
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ties That Bind, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! and Bloody Tie.
The Tie That Binds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Tie That Binds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tie That Binds?
The Tie That Binds runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Tie That Binds released?
The Tie That Binds was released on September 8, 1995.
Who directed The Tie That Binds?
The Tie That Binds was directed by Wesley Strick.
More films by Wesley Strick Who is in the cast of The Tie That Binds?
The Tie That Binds stars Julia Devin as Janie, Keith Carradine as John Netherwood and Daryl Hannah as Leann Netherwood, among 39 credited actors.
How much did The Tie That Binds make at the box office?
The Tie That Binds grossed $5.8 million worldwide ($5.8 million domestic, $57,925 international).
Does The Tie That Binds have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tie That Binds has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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