The Ties That Bind fingerprintStrong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, mystery, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, storytelling, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Ties That Bind is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Much of it is about family.
It keeps its emotions at a distance. Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
History, mystery, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, mystery, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, storytelling, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, storytelling, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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The Ties That Bind is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 27 min
The Ties That Bind runs 1 h 27 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
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7.6
