Pulp Fiction
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Overview
Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega (John Travolta) are two hit men who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia (Uma Thurman) out a few days later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) i...
Director / Creator
Quentin Tarantino
Writers
Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary
Top Cast
About Pulp Fiction (1994)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Pulp Fiction (1994) is a Crime and Drama film from United States. the film was directed by Quentin Tarantino from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary. It runs 2 hours and 34 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Spanish.
What it's about
Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega (John Travolta) are two hit men who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia (Uma Thurman) out a few days later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents.
Cast and crew
The film stars John Travolta, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Pulp Fiction holds a rating of 8.8/10 based on 2,389,565 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 92%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 95/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 1 Oscar. 69 wins & 72 nominations total. These numbers place Pulp Fiction within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 1994, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Pulp Fiction is currently available to stream with a subscription on Netflix, Paramount+, or Spectrum On Demand. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through YouTube, Fandango at Home, and Amazon. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Pluto TV. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Pulp Fiction is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, Pulp Fiction offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1994 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from John Travolta and Uma Thurman are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Pulp Fiction on your watchlist for later.
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