Bound_
"For money. For murder. For each other."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Bound earned $7.0M worldwide on a $4.5M budget — a 56% return on investment.
Year context
Bound was released 30 years ago in 1996.
CAST (14)
Gina Gershon
Corky
Jennifer Tilly
Violet
Joe Pantoliano
Caesar
John P. Ryan
Mickey Malnato
Christopher Meloni
Johnnie Marzzone
Richard C. Sarafian
Gino Marzzone
Barry Kivel
Shelly
Mary Mara
Bartender
Susie Bright
Jesse
Margaret Smith
Woman Cop
Peter Spellos
Lou
Ivan Kane
Cop #1
Kevin Michael Richardson
Cop #2
Gene Borkan
Roy
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$4.5M
Budget
$7.0M
Revenue
+56%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Dino De Laurentiis Company
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (1,049 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$4,500,000
Box Office
$7,011,317
Profit
+$2,511,317
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bound 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.
How long is Bound?
Bound has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Bound?
Bound was directed by Lilly Wachowski.
Who stars in Bound?
The cast of Bound includes Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan, Christopher Meloni.
How much did Bound make at the box office?
Bound earned $7,011,317 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,500,000.
What is the rating of Bound?
Bound has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 1,049 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
Crime
KEYWORDS (15)
infidelity
money laundering
plumber
crime boss
heist
lesbian relationship
mafia
love affair
ex-con
neo-noir
lesbian
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italian mafia
excited
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