

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
1990, Spanish. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
A love story... with strings attached!
After being released from a mental hospital, a troubled young man tracks down an actress he once had sex with and forces her into captivity, determined to make her part of his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- NC-17
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 735 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is streaming on Criterion Channel and HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Pedro AlmodóvarDirector
- Victoria AbrilMarina Osorio
- Antonio BanderasRicky
- Loles LeónLola
- Julieta SerranoAlma
- María BarrancoBerta
- Rossy de PalmaCamello en Vespa
- Francisco RabalMáximo Espejo
- Lola CardonaDirectora psiquiátrico
- Montse G. RomeuPeriodista
- Emiliano RedondoDecorador
- Oswaldo DelgadoFantasma
- Concha RabalFarmacéutica
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1990
- Original title
- ¡Átame!
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Yuyi Beringola, Pedro Almodóvar
- Box office
- $3.1M
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Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!: quick answers
Is Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 735 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!?
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! on?
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is streaming on Criterion Channel and HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!?
If you liked Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, try Law of Desire, The Little Death, About Last Night....
Who directed Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!?
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990) was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Victoria Abril, Antonio Banderas, Loles León.