Bound (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, Bound is a thriller and drama film directed by Lilly Wachowski, running about 105 minutes. “For money. For murder. For each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Corky, a tough female ex-convict working on an apartment renovation in a Chicago building, meets a couple living next door, Caesar, a paranoid mobster, and Violet, his seductive girlfriend, who is immediately attracted to her.
Who’s in it. Bound stars Jennifer Tilly as Violet, Gina Gershon as Corky, Joe Pantoliano as Caesar and John P. Ryan as Mickey Malnato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Bound has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bound tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bound (1996)?
- In US, Bound is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bound worth watching?
- Bound holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bound?
- Bound stars Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan and Christopher Meloni.
- When was Bound released?
- Bound was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.