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Pulp Fiction

  • 1994
  • R
  • 2h 34m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
2.3M
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Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction (1994)
The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.
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The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

  • Director
    • Quentin Tarantino
  • Writers
    • Quentin Tarantino
    • Roger Avary
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Uma Thurman
    • Samuel L. Jackson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    2.3M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    114
    1
    • Director
      • Quentin Tarantino
    • Writers
      • Quentin Tarantino
      • Roger Avary
    • Stars
      • John Travolta
      • Uma Thurman
      • Samuel L. Jackson
    • 3.8KUser reviews
    • 291Critic reviews
    • 95Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #8
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 69 wins & 72 nominations total

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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Vincent Vega
    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • Mia Wallace
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Jules Winnfield
    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Butch Coolidge
    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Pumpkin
    Amanda Plummer
    Amanda Plummer
    • Honey Bunny
    Laura Lovelace
    Laura Lovelace
    • Waitress
    Phil LaMarr
    Phil LaMarr
    • Marvin
    Frank Whaley
    Frank Whaley
    • Brett
    Burr Steers
    Burr Steers
    • Roger
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Marsellus Wallace
    Paul Calderon
    Paul Calderon
    • Paul
    Bronagh Gallagher
    Bronagh Gallagher
    • Trudi
    Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette
    • Jody
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Lance
    Jerome Patrick Hoban
    • Ed Sullivan
    Michael Gilden
    Michael Gilden
    • Phillip Morris Page
    Gary Shorelle
    • Ricky Nelson
    • Director
      • Quentin Tarantino
    • Writers
      • Quentin Tarantino
      • Roger Avary
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The movie cost only $8 million to make. The initial budget was reportedly even lower until Bruce Willis was added to the cast (he had a recent string of domestic flops but was still a box-office draw overseas). Five million dollars went to pay the actors' and actresses' salaries. The film was already profitable when its worldwide rights were sold for $11 million (again, mainly on the strength of Willis' presence). It went on to gross over $200 million at the box office.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 50 mins) In the apartment miracle scene where Jules and Vincent are about to be shot at by the kid in coming out of the adjoining room, there are bullet holes already clearly visible in the wall behind them.
    • Quotes

      Mia: Don't you hate that?

      Vincent: What?

      Mia: Uncomfortable silences. Why do we feel it's necessary to yak about bullshit in order to be comfortable?

      Vincent: I don't know. That's a good question.

      Mia: That's when you know you've found somebody special. When you can just shut the fuck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.

    • Crazy credits
      The coffee shop manager in the robbery scene at the end is credited as "Coffee Shop" because he is cut off as he speaks: "I am not a hero, I'm just a coffee shop--"
    • Alternate versions
      The Canadian DVD version of the film includes the two alternate scenes mentioned above, plus a few additional ones. A longer scene of Vincent Vega purchasing heroin at Lance (Eric Stoltz)'s house, complaining about how rude people are. Eric's character complains about how he had asked for directions one time and was given incorrect instructions. Another additional scene takes place in Esmarelda's cab, where Butch does a lengthier explanation of how he feels about killing the man in the boxing ring. The other scene included on this DVD takes place at the auto parts yard, where Winston Wolf and the yard owner's daughter flirt and make plans for breakfast. All of the deleted scenes are shown in a separate section of the DVD, introduced by Tarantino, and are not included in the actual film.
    • Connections
      Edited into You're Still Not Fooling Anybody (1997)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Fred Wise, Milton Leeds, Bob Russell, and Nicholas Roubanis

      Performed by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones

      Courtesy of Rhino Records

    User reviews3.8K

    Featured review

    It's Wild, It's Chaotic, It's Pulp Fiction!!!

    My oh my. "Pulp Fiction" is one of those roller-coasters of a movie. It is both a joy and a trial to sit through. Amazingly original and unforgettable, Quentin Tarantino's trash masterpiece never gets old or seem outdated. It put a face on American independent film making in 1994. Miramax had been around since the 1970s and no one had heard of it before this film. Studios went into a panic when this film came out because they knew it would be an amazing hit. Of course it was. Independent film making became the rage and hit its peak in 1996 when four of the five nominated Best Picture films were from independent studios. The screenplay and direction by Tarantino are quite amazing, but the cast makes the film work. John Travolta (Oscar nominated) re-invented his career with this film. Bruce Willis cemented his celebrity. Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman (both Oscar nominees) became marketable superstars. Others who make appearances include: Ving Rhames, Christopher Walken, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette, Steve Buscemi, Frank Whaley, Harvey Keitel, and of course Quentin Tarantino himself. They all leave lasting impressions as well. Samuel L. Jackson stood out the most to me, his lack of substantial screen time may have cost him the Oscar. Just an amazing accomplishment, all involved deserve recognition. Easily 5 stars out of 5.
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    • Jun 24, 2000
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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Tiempos violentos
    • Filming locations
      • 1435 Flower Street, Glendale, California, USA(Jack Rabbit Slims;exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • A Band Apart
      • Jersey Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $107,928,762
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,311,882
      • Oct 16, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $213,928,762
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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