Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Seen it?1990 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Buffalo '66 or The Silence of the Lambs, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
- 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