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Movie Info

Release Date: September 13, 1996
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (23)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller
Budget: $4,500,000
Revenue: $7,011,317
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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87%
Tomatometer
64
64/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
1,065 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
66,818 votes
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Bound

1996

"Trust is a dangerous game; love is the prize."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: The Business? 🇪🇸 ES: Lazos ardientes? 🇩🇪 DE: Gefesselt? 🇵🇹 PT: Ligadas pelo Desejo? 🇮🇹 IT: Torbido inganno? All international titles (23) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $4,500,000
Revenue: $7,011,317
Profit $2,511,317
ROI +55.8% (1.6x)

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Bound is directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski .

Keywords

#suspenseful 132 #excited 130 #neo-noir 89 #infidelity 53 #heist 38 #mafia 35 #love affair 18 #ex-con 15 #lesbian 15 #crime boss 10 #lesbian relationship 8 #affair 7 #money laundering 6 #plumber 2 #italian mafia 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Bound

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a shirt with the name 'Corky', which is a nod to the film's protagonist, subtly reinforcing her presence even when she is not on screen.

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  • There is a notable continuity error where a character's cigarette disappears and reappears between shots during a tense dialogue scene, which can be distracting for attentive viewers.

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  • Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski, the directors, later became known for their work on 'The Matrix' series, showcasing their evolution in filmmaking and thematic exploration of identity and reality.

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  • The film was primarily shot in Chicago, utilizing various locations to authentically depict the city's urban landscape, which contributed to the film's gritty aesthetic.

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  • Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly rehearsed their intimate scenes extensively to ensure a natural chemistry, which ultimately enhanced the film's emotional depth.

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  • Christopher Meloni's character, Caesar, wears a distinctive gold chain that he frequently fiddles with; this became a character quirk that added to his paranoid persona.

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