Bound by Honor (1993)
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📖 Story
Three brothers bound by loyalty and street code collide with fate when violence and addiction tear their bond apart. In Bound by Honor, their separate journeys through prison, addiction, and law enforcement become a haunting meditation on how the same streets that raised them ultimately destroy them. What begins as brotherhood in 1993's unforgiving narrative becomes a tragedy of choices, where honor becomes the very thing that kills.
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Hard-edged
78
Strong recommendation
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
190 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
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DirectorTaylor Hackford
WritingFloyd MutruxJimmy Santiago BacaRoss ThomasJeremy Iacone
CastDamian ChapaJesse BorregoBenjamin BrattEnrique CastilloVictor Rivers
ProductionJerry GershwinTaylor Hackford
MusicBill Conti
CinematographyGabriel BeristainJeff Mart
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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💸Major flop0.13x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue collapsed far below the production cost
The release recovered less than half of its reported budget, leaving a heavy commercial shortfall.
Quick pulse
Major flop
💹 Return multiple: 0.13x📈 ROI: -87%🧾 Major flop
💰Budget
$35M35 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$4.5M4.5 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
💸Commercial shortfall
-$30.5M-30.5 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
💸Return multiple
0.13x0.13x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget: $35M • Revenue: $4.5M • Commercial gap: -$30.5M ROI -87%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Recovered less than half of its budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Damian Chapa
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Jesse Borrego
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Director: Taylor Hackford
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1Where can I watch Bound by Honor?
The film is available exclusively on Prime Video. You can subscribe to the service and search for the movie title directly to start watching.
2Is Bound by Honor suitable for families?
The film is categorized as crime, drama, and thriller with sensitive content, so it's not recommended for young children. It's best suited for teenagers and adults.
3What is the duration and release year of the film?
The film runs for 190 minutes (approximately 3.5 hours) and was released in 1993, directed by Taylor Hackford.
4What is Bound by Honor about?
The film tells the story of three young men in Los Angeles streets in 1972, connected to a gang bound by street honor and loyalty. A single crime changes their lives forever and exposes the collapse of their values.
5Who are the stars of Bound by Honor?
The film features stars including Benjamin Bratt, Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Enrique Castillo, and Victor Rivers in lead roles.
6Is Bound by Honor based on a true story?
The film is inspired by real events and the history of gangs in Los Angeles, but it is a dramatic film that blends reality with fictional narrative elements.
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