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Where to watch Bound by Honor (1993) tonight

Bound by Honor (1993) runs 3 h 10 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.2 from 1,667 TMDB members. Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself.…

Runtime
3 h 10 min — ends 11:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released
February 5, 1993
TMDB rating
8.2 / 10 from 1,667 votes
Director
Taylor Hackford
Starring
Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt, Enrique Castillo
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 10 min, plan the evening: start by 7:50 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor is 3 h 10 min long (190 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Bound by Honor rated?
Bound by Honor is rated R in the US.
Is Bound by Honor a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 10 min, plan the evening: start by 7:50 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Bound by Honor?
As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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