Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is streaming in the US on Philo, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
The verdict
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is a dependable Spanish film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 726 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 102 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Philo, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Should you spend 1h 42m on it?
1h 42m of Spanish comedy with a romance streak, adults only. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 726 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Watch with family? | NC-17 · Adults only |
| Genre | Comedy / Romance |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 26, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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