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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.

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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.

Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
22 January 1990
Original title
¡Átame!
Country
Spain
Written by
Yuyi Beringola, Pedro Almodóvar
Box office
$3.1M
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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.

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