Bound (1996)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,053 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1996-09-13
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Bound
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Bound parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Bound is an R-rated neo-noir crime thriller involving a heist, mafia violence, and a lesbian romance.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Neo-noir crime thriller involving a mafia heist and criminal danger.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — R-rated erotic thriller with a romantic affair as a central plot element.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Gina Gershon as Corky
- Jennifer Tilly as Violet
- Joe Pantoliano as Caesar
- John P. Ryan as Mickey Malnato
- Christopher Meloni as Johnnie Marzzone
- Richard C. Sarafian as Gino Marzzone
- Barry Kivel as Shelly
- Mary Mara as Bartender
- Susie Bright as Jesse
- Margaret Smith as Woman Cop
Bound FAQ
Is Bound good?
Bound has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,053 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bound?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bound OK for kids?
Bound is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Bound is an R-rated neo-noir crime thriller involving a heist, mafia violence, and a lesbian romance.
What movies are like Bound?
If you liked Bound, try The Killing, Donnie Brasco, Blood Simple and Jackie Brown.