Bound 1996
“For money. For murder. For each other.”
What is Bound?
"Bound" is a film set in Chicago. The story revolves around an apartment renovation project.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 13, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company, Summit Entertainment, Newmarket Capital Group
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $7,011,317
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
"Bound" is a film set in Chicago. The story revolves around an apartment renovation project. A female ex-convict, who works on the renovation, meets a couple living next door. The couple consists of a man described as a paranoid mobster and his girlfriend, who is depicted as seductive. The female ex-convict is immediately noticed by the girlfriend, who is attracted to her. The film takes place in the city of Chicago, where the characters interact with one another in a building where the renovation is occurring. The story unfolds with the introduction of these characters and their relationships with each other.
Should you watch it?
“An ex‑convict’s renovation job drags her into a dangerous love triangle.”
- Strong female lead
- Atmospheric Chicago setting
- Taut crime thriller
- Mature themes may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime thrillers with complex female characters.
Features adult crime and sexual content, intended for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was "Bound" released?
It was released in the United States on October 4, 1996.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, thriller, and crime.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.
Who are the main characters?
The story centers on Corky, a tough ex‑convict, and her neighbors Caesar, a mobster, and Violet, his seductive girlfriend.
What is the basic premise?
Corky meets the neighboring couple and becomes entangled in their dangerous world.