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Pulp Fiction Review (1994) — 90% Celluloid Score

Directed by Quentin Tarantino · 1994 ·

Short answer

Is Pulp Fiction worth watching?

Yes. Pulp Fiction (1994) earns a 90% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

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92% Editorial Rating
93% Audience snapshot · excluded
94 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 34m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · R 18+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · R21 (Singapore)
Streaming
Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as Tiempos Violentos Pulp Fiction: Tempo de Violência パルプ・フィクション 펄프 픽션 低俗小说 黑色追緝令 Ucuz Roman เขย่าชีพจรเกินเดือด

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Pulp Fiction by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
United Kingdom Paramount+, ITVX
United States Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Pulp Fiction worth watching?

    Yes — Pulp Fiction earns a 90% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick. Read our full review (5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Tarantino's mosaic of pop-culture dialogue and narrative daring rewired independent cinema forever.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Pulp Fiction about?

    Interconnected stories of Los Angeles criminals, prizefighters, and small-time mobsters unfold in non-linear chapters of dark comedy and sudden violence.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Pulp Fiction

    Pulp Fiction (1994) Review: Talk, Time and Sudden Violence

    Pulp Fiction is Quentin Tarantino's Palme d'Or-winning Los Angeles crime film, a shuffled deck of hitmen, boxers and robbers that changed American cinema in the 1990s.

    Yes. It is one of the defining films of the 1990s, essential for anyone who loves crime cinema, great dialogue and bold storytelling, provided graphic violence is no obstacle.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Pulp Fiction: frequently asked questions

    Is Pulp Fiction worth watching?

    Yes. Pulp Fiction (1994) has a Celluloid Score of 90%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Pulp Fiction?

    In the United States, Pulp Fiction streams on Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Paramount+, ITVX in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Pulp Fiction?

    Pulp Fiction runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

    What is Pulp Fiction rated?

    Pulp Fiction is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, R 18+ in Australia, 18A in Canada and R21 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Pulp Fiction?

    Pulp Fiction is directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman.

    What is the Metascore for Pulp Fiction?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Pulp Fiction is 94 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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