

The Ties That Bind Us
A young single father trying to find the strength to love. A feminist librarian, single by conviction, who’s decided that she won’t be a mother. A six-year-old child trying to find a place in a new family structure. By revealing their aspirations, their fears, their choices, Carine Tardieu depicts different ways in which humans create families.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Rakuten TV, Filmin Plus, Amazon Video |
About The Ties That Bind Us
The Ties That Bind Us is a 2025 French-language drama film directed by Carine Tardieu. The cast is led by Pio Marmaï, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Vimala Pons. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Ties That Bind Us was produced by Karé Productions, France 2 Cinéma, and uMedia and made in Belgium and France. It was released on February 19, 2025.
- Director
- Carine Tardieu
- Writers
- Carine Tardieu, Agnès Feuvre, Raphaële Moussafir
- Release date
- February 19, 2025
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Production
- Karé Productions, France 2 Cinéma, uMedia
The Ties That Bind Us cast & crew
The Ties That Bind Us was directed by Carine Tardieu and written by Carine Tardieu, Agnès Feuvre, and Raphaële Moussafir.
The cast features Pio Marmaï as Alex, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Sandra, Vimala Pons as Emilia, Raphaël Quenard as David, César Botti as Elliot, and Catherine Mouchet as Fanny (la mère de Cécile).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Éric Slabiak, cinematography is by Elin Kirschfink, and it was produced by Fabrice Goldstein and Antoine Rein.
Is The Ties That Bind Us worth watching?
The Ties That Bind Us holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 261 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Ties That Bind Us is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Ties That Bind Us

Pio Marmaï
Alex

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Sandra

Vimala Pons
Emilia

Raphaël Quenard
David

César Botti
Elliot

Catherine Mouchet
Fanny (la mère de Cécile)

Marie-Christine Barrault
La mère de Sandra et Marianne

Mélissa Barbaud
Cécile

Florence Muller
La sœur d'Emillia
Nikita Faulon
L'infirmière
Laurence Huby
La maire
Ike Ortiz
Jibril
The Ties That Bind Us — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ties That Bind Us in United States?
The Ties That Bind Us is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Ties That Bind Us in?
The Ties That Bind Us is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ties That Bind Us?
The Ties That Bind Us runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is The Ties That Bind Us rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 261 ratings.











