Pulp Fiction (1994)
Hitmen, molls, and boxers collide in a sprawling, darkly comic crime saga that twists through time.
A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.
How intense is Pulp Fiction?
Pulp Fiction is mildly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Pulp Fiction feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicpulpygrittysurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
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Is Pulp Fiction for you?
Is Pulp Fiction scary?
Only a little. Pulp Fiction has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Pulp Fiction gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Pulp Fiction sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Pulp Fiction OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Pulp Fiction?
Pulp Fiction runs 2h 34m.
Where can I stream Pulp Fiction?
Pulp Fiction is streaming on Prime Video and Paramount+.
Does Pulp Fiction have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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