Bound
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.
Release Year
1996
Runtime
105 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
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.
Why This Page Helps
Bound is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Bound is best for viewers who want drama, thriller, crime without having to browse blindly.
What tone does Bound have?
The tone is best described as dark, which is why this page links into more mood-based guides instead of leaving you with genre labels alone.
How complex is Bound?
Bound lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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