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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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Quentin Tarantino Director John Travolta Vincent Vega Samuel L. Jackson Jules Winnfield Uma Thurman Mia Wallace Harvey Keitel Winston Wolf Tim Roth Ringo
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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 did they eat in Pulp Fiction? ›

But for all the movie's now-iconic symbolism, there's one theme that usually goes overlooked: that all the food eaten or mentioned in Pulp Fiction—from the bowl of Fruit Brute cereal that Vince's dealer Lance (Eric Stoltz) is having for dinner to the frosted cinnamon Pop-Tarts that Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) sticks ...

What was cut from Pulp Fiction? ›

Omission of the entire scene where Jules and Vincent argue after blowing Marvin's head off (both in the car and in Jimmy's bathroom) Omission of the entire scene of Jules and Vincent cleaning up the back of the car.

What is the controversial scene in Pulp Fiction? ›

In the movie, Marcellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) chases Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) into a gun shop where the two are taken captive by the owner and a friend. The duo proceed to sexually assault Marcellus, leaving another man clad entirely in leather bondage gear to keep watch over a tied-up Butch.

What is fresh tomatoes in movies? ›

When at least 60% of reviews for a movie or TV show are positive, a red tomato is displayed to indicate its Fresh status. When less than 60% of reviews for a movie or TV show are positive, a green splat is displayed to indicate its Rotten status.

Why does Jules eat the burger? ›

The restaurant features most prominently in Pulp Fiction, where Jules Winnfield eats the sandwich to intimidate the main target of a contract killing he has been ordered to carry out and remarks, "This is a tasty burger!" In Pulp Fiction, the burger appears to be a typical American beef burger, with cheese, lettuce and ...

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 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.

What was really in the briefcase in Pulp Fiction? ›

The Pulp Fiction briefcase is intentionally left a mystery, functioning as a plot device known as a "MacGuffin" to propel the story. There are various theories about what could be in the briefcase, such as Marsellus Wallace's soul or the diamonds from Reservoir Dogs, but no concrete evidence supports any theory.

What does Vincent inject in Pulp Fiction? ›

In pulp fiction John Travolta injects heroin and then goes on a date and behaves fairly normal, how realistic is this? - Quora.

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 is the overall message of Pulp Fiction? ›

The Theme of Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction is a cacophony of violence and redemption. Its themes are not so easily categorized, but I think it all boils down to fate. Each of these characters are put into a situation where they are forced to choose something based on fate or happenstance.

Why does Pulp Fiction have no plot? ›

Pulp Fiction is an exercise in a lot of ways about breaking the “rules” that govern storytelling. We follow the characters in out of order segments that play out more like a series of loosely connected short films rather than anything resembling a central narrative.

What movie has 100% Tomatoes? ›

To date, Leave No Trace holds the site's record, with a rating of 100% and 252 positive reviews.

What movies have gotten a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes? ›

10 Nearly Perfect Movies With a 99% Score on Rotten Tomatoes
  • 3 'Paddington 2' (2017)
  • 4 'On the Waterfront' (1954) ...
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  • 6 'The Third Man' (1949) ...
  • 7 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010) ...
  • 8 'Goldfinger' (1964) ...
  • 9 'Lady Bird' (2017) Directed by Greta Gerwig. ...
  • 10 'Finding Nemo' (2003) Directed by Andrew Stanton. ...
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What does 97 Rotten Tomatoes mean? ›

So when a movie such as “Black Panther” gets a certified “fresh” 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, we interpret it as a film that is near perfection, while a film such as last year's “The Emoji Movie” that lands around 9 percent, must be a steaming pile of garbage.

What cereal was Lance eating in Pulp Fiction? ›

Lance (played by Eric Stoltz) is shown eating Fruit Brute in the movie. The cereal (with it's signature werewolf on the box) was part of of General Mills' monster collection, which also included Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Franken Berry and Yummy Mummy. There is also a box of Fruit Brute in Mr.

What cereal was in Pulp Fiction? ›

Tarantino films

A box of Fruit Brute cereal is clearly visible in Mr.

What did they order at Jack Rabbit Slims? ›

Of note is the fact that Mia orders a "Durward Kirby" burger from the Jack Rabbit Slims menu, which doesn't appear on the prop itself. She also orders a Five Dollar shake, while Vincent orders the "Douglas Sirk" steak, named after the famous filmmaker and a vanilla co*ke.

How much was the milkshake in pulp? ›

Listen, I'm no sucker. If you asked me to pay $5 for a vanilla milkshake… wait.

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