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Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ; his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, "Pumpkin" (Tim Roth) and "Honey Bunny" (Amanda Plummer). Read More Read Less

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Injecting its compendium of crime tales with the patois of everyday conversation, Pulp Fiction is a cinematic shot of adrenaline that cements writer-director Quentin Tarantino as an audacious purveyor of killer kino.

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Pulp Fiction | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Quentin Tarantino is the Jerry Lee Lewis of cinema, a pounding performer who doesn't care if he tears up the piano, as long as everybody is rocking. Rated: 4/4 Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Pulp Fiction | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rarely have I left a movie theatre more thrilled or invigorated as I did after leaving Pulp Fiction. Rated: 4.5/5 Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Pulp Fiction | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Peter Travers Rolling Stone There's a special kick that comes from watching something this thrillingly alive. Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Pulp Fiction | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex Pulp Fiction may not be perfect (the Butch sequence struggles to reach the heights of the others). However, its highs are among the very best in cinema history. Rated: 10/10 Jun 21, 2024 Full Review Pulp Fiction | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... a film that twists and turns and double backs on itself with the sheer delight of a narrative magician. Apr 6, 2024 Full Review Pulp Fiction | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Tom Long Santa Cruz Sentinel There is a fine madness to writer/director/actor Quentin Tarantino's latest wonderwork, Pulp Fiction, which is certainly one of the most exciting films of the past 20 years and easily the most important film of 1994. Rated: A+ Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Vincent C one of my favorite movies ever, excellent on the big screen. definitely must watch! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/24 Full Review Dominick An all-time classic. Seeing it in a theater for the first time really took me back to the first time I ever saw it Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review John Great classic film. Amazing cast. Riveting story. Excellent music. Quentin Tarantino at his best. So much fun to see the movie on the big screen. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Paul still one of the best movies of all time. Great story, action, character development and soundtrack. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review tim t great story. classic Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review JJ Absolute classic that still holds up as a great theater experience. One of the best parts about going to see classic movies like this is that some of the people were seeing it for the first time. You can imagine their reactions to some scenes lol it was a blast! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/21 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ; his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, "Pumpkin" (Tim Roth) and "Honey Bunny" (Amanda Plummer).

Director
Quentin Tarantino

Producer
Lawrence Bender

Screenwriter
Quentin Tarantino, Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary

Distributor
Miramax Films

Production Co
Miramax Films, A Band Apart, Jersey Films

Rating
R (Graphic Violence|Drug Use|Strong Violence|Pervasive Language|Some Sexuality|Strong Language)

Genre
Crime, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 14, 1994, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 21, 2016

Runtime
2h 33m

Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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What does 100 Rotten Tomatoes mean? ›

The percentage is based on the film's reviews aggregated by the website and assessed as positive or negative, and when all aggregated reviews are positive, the film has a 100% rating.

What is the controversial scene in Pulp Fiction? ›

Vincent turned to the backseat to ask for Marvin's opinion, but they hit a bump and Vincent accidentally shot Marvin in the face. Despite its themes, Pulp Fiction only has seven deaths, but they were graphic and shocking enough to cause controversy.

What is the saying from Pulp Fiction? ›

"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children.

Has any movie ever gotten 100% on Rotten Tomatoes? ›

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

We're not surprised to see that Singin' in the Rain has a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, as it's one of the most heartwarming, cheerful, gorgeous movies ever.

What was the point of the gimp in Pulp Fiction? ›

Apparently, The Gimp is a hitchiker who fell victim to Maynard and his brother. Plus, Tarantino intended for the poor guy to die by the end of the film: “It doesn't quite play this way in the movie, but in my mind when I wrote it, the Gimp's dead. Butch knocked him out and then when he passed out he hung himself.

Why was Pulp Fiction banned? ›

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Malaysia disregarded Pulp Fiction for release and banned the Quentin Tarantino film scenes featuring drug abuse, explicit nudity and sexual violence.

What does Samuel L Jackson think of Pulp Fiction? ›

"It changed my life drastically," he said. "In that I think this was the particular role that all of a sudden people started thinking I was the coolest mother f---er on the planet. So, I'm happy with that."

What was Jules' famous line in Pulp Fiction? ›

And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee!” Not only the most iconic of the Jules Winnfield quotes in Pulp Fiction but one of the most iconic movie quotes of all time.

What is the famous burger line from Pulp Fiction? ›

JULES: Big Kahuna Burger. That's that Hawaiian burger joint. I heard they got some tasy burgers. I ain't never had one myself, how are they?

Is there deeper meaning to Pulp Fiction? ›

Summary. Pulp Fiction's non-linear story leaves some viewers confused, but its deeper meaning lies in the final choice of redemption. Tarantino's deliberate storytelling method sparks endless fan theories and analysis, adding layers to the film's legacy.

What was the briefcase code in Pulp Fiction? ›

One of the most popular theories was that the briefcase contained the soul of Marsellus Wallace, based on the fact that the combination of the briefcase is “666″ (the number of the beast, commonly associated with Satan), and that the first time we see Marsellus in the feature film, he is seen from behind, with a giant ...

What actor uses the F word the most? ›

It's Joe Pesci, who's said the F-word 272 times in his various movies. But check this out: 241 of those were from a single movie: “Casino”. Al Pacino is second, with 197, followed by Jason Mewes of Jay & Silent Bob fame and Jonah Hill with 183 apiece, Leonardo DiCaprio with 144, and Seth Rogen with 140.

Is it rare to get 100 on Rotten Tomatoes? ›

If 60% of reviews are positive, the movie is given a “Fresh” status, but if positive reviews fall below that benchmark, it is deemed “Rotten.” A popular piece of media will typically fall between the 70-90% range, but rarely, a project will receive a 100% score.

Is higher Rotten Tomatoes better? ›

The website keeps track of all the reviews counted for each film and calculates the percentage of positive reviews. If the positive reviews make up 60% or more, the film is considered "fresh". If the positive reviews are less than 60%, the film is considered "rotten".

Does any show have 100 Rotten Tomatoes? ›

Other recent series with multiple seasons in the 100% club: The Good Place, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, One Day at a Time, Veep, Fleabag, Jane the Virgin, and Feel Good. Only Murders in the Building season 1 has the most reviews on its perfect 100% score.

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