Bound by Honor
1993, English. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo.
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 February 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ross Thomas, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $4.5M
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Bound by Honor: quick answers
Is Bound by Honor worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 1,670 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor runs 190 minutes (3h 10m).
Does Bound by Honor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bound by Honor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bound by Honor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bound by Honor is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bound by Honor on?
Bound by Honor isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 February 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bound by Honor?
If you liked Bound by Honor, try Menace II Society, Colors, Shot Caller.
Who directed Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor (1993) was directed by Taylor Hackford and stars Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt.