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Bound

Play trailer Poster for Bound R Released Oct 4, 1996 1h 48m Mystery & Thriller LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Sparks fly when Violet (Jennifer Tilly) sets eyes on Corky (Gina Gershon) in an elevator. Violet is the girlfriend of a violent gangster, Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), while Corky is fresh out of prison and doing renovations on the apartment next door. As the two women launch into a passionate love affair, they assemble an intricate plan for Violet to escape from Caesar, with two million dollars of the mob's money -- but the important part is to make it out alive.
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Bound's more titillating elements attracted attention, but it's the stylish direction, solid performances, and entertaining neo-noir caper plot that make it worth a watch.

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Jake Cole Slant Magazine This is an erotic thriller where eroticism is the agent of redemption, not damnation. Jun 14, 2024 Full Review Bruce Walker Washington Post Like so many other rob-the-mob movies, the plan seems pretty far-fetched, and the ending isn’t much of a surprise. But if you like your films sprinkled liberally with sex, violence and humor, then you’re bound to like "Bound." Jul 21, 2023 Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times The Wachowskis make a better debut than their screenplay for ''Assassins'' or their credit on ''Hellraiser'' comics might promise. Jul 21, 2023 Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week One of the most assured first films you’ll ever see, Bound rearranges and pressurizes ‘50s noir tropes into a sexy, cathartic queer thriller. Jan 22, 2025 Full Review Joshua Ryan FandomWire The bare-bones approach and minimal budget add a layer of rawness and authenticity. Rated: 9/10 Oct 1, 2024 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 1996’s Bound has Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as co-conspirators and lovers in what’s not just one of the great neo-noirs, but way up there amongst mainstream Hollywood depictions of lesbian love and lust. Jun 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fernando D Wachowski always hit a home run. No character disappoints in this movie. Pantoliano the best. Excellent erotic thriller must watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Gi S One of my fave erotic thrillers. The movie that I fell in love with jenny tilly in, sexiest voice ever. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review thiago s Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Tyler G How is a debut film this good? A minimalist, small, heist/mob movie. The intimacy pops off the screen between Violet and Corky. A simple plan goes off the rails and is told through a handful of extremely memorable visual scenes. Loved it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Audience Member One of my comfort movies. Bound is a gripping, stylish thriller that blends crime, suspense, and a passionate romance at its core. Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly deliver strong performances as two women who plot to steal money from a mobster, all while navigating their evolving relationship. The film’s sharp direction, slick visuals, and intense atmosphere keep the tension high, making it a compelling watch. Though it’s a bit predictable in parts, its bold characters and memorable chemistry between the leads elevate it into a cult classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Sarah G Tilly and Gershon are great together. Great twist on film noir. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lilly Wachowski

Director

Lana Wachowski

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Jennifer Tilly

Violet

Gina Gershon

Corky

Joe Pantoliano

Caesar

Barry Kivel

Shelly

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Synopsis Sparks fly when Violet (Jennifer Tilly) sets eyes on Corky (Gina Gershon) in an elevator. Violet is the girlfriend of a violent gangster, Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), while Corky is fresh out of prison and doing renovations on the apartment next door. As the two women launch into a passionate love affair, they assemble an intricate plan for Violet to escape from Caesar, with two million dollars of the mob's money -- but the important part is to make it out alive.
Director
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Producer
Andrew Lazar, Stuart Boros
Screenwriter
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Distributor
Gramercy Pictures
Production Co
Dino De Laurentiis Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.8M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround
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