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Bound by Flesh

2012·Movie
1h 35min·NR
IMDb6.5Metacritic68–Rotten Tomatoes93%54%

Where to watch

The RokuKanopySundance NowPlex

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were once the cream of the sideshow crop. Taught to sing and dance at an early age, the winsome duo ascended through the early 20th-century vaudeville circuit as a side attraction (working alongside Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin as well as a memorable turn in the Tod Browning classic "Freaks") before a cascade of unscrupulous management and harsh mistreatment brought their careers (and lives) tumbling down. This engrossing glimpse into a bygone era is filled with fascinating interviews and rare archival footage.
Sideshow HistoryBiographical DocumentaryTragic Realities of FameEarly 20th Century VaudevilleHuman Interest StoryArchival Footage RichExploitation & EthicsMelancholic ToneEducational Insight

Crew

Directed by:
Leslie Zemeckis
Written by:
Leslie Zemeckis
Produced by:
Robert Zemeckis, Leslie Zemeckis, Jacqueline Levine

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bound by Flesh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bound by Flesh legally?

The RokuKanopySundance NowPlex

Bound by Flesh is included with a subscription to Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bound by Flesh worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bound by Flesh rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Bound by Flesh?

1 h 35 min

Bound by Flesh runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Bound by Flesh based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bound by Flesh?

Critics81
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Bound by Flesh higher (81) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bound by Flesh in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bound by Flesh?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bound by Flesh in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.