Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990) movie poster

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)

¡Átame!
"A love story... with strings attached!"
ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 62% (RT: 69%, MC: 55) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceDrama

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Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (682 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Victoria Abril as Marina Osorio
Loles León as Lola
Rossy de Palma as Camello en Vespa
Francisco Rabal as Máximo Espejo
Lola Cardona as Directora psiquiátrico
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 682 votes. Critics gave it 62%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is a 1990 comedy, romance, drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. 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.

The film has been rated by 682 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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