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Kill Bill: Vol. 1
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Quentin Tarantino. With Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAn assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Kill Bill: Vol. 1.
MoviHero lists October 10, 2003 as the release date for Kill Bill: Vol. 1. Quentin Tarantino is the listed director. The listed cast includes Uma Thurman as The Bride, Lucy Liu as O-Ren Ishii, Vivica A. Fox as Vernita Green, Daryl Hannah as Elle Driver. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 10, 2003
GenresCrime · Action
Runtime1h 51m
DirectorQuentin Tarantino
CastUma Thurman as The Bride, Lucy Liu as O-Ren Ishii, Vivica A. Fox as Vernita Green, Daryl Hannah as Elle Driver
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 runs 1h 51m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 19,668 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Kill Bill: Vol. 1
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“This is the movie he made after Jackie Brown.”
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“Interesting usage of anime to tell O-Ren's back-story, but I wasn't really a fan of the cartoonish blood splattering and gratuitous fight scenes.”
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“Uma Thurman as an anti-superheroine RELEASED IN 2003 and written/directed by Quentin Tarantino, "Kill Bill: Vol.”
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“Not so hush hush but very much on the QT.”
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“Awakening from a lengthy coma, the expecting "Bride" (Uma Thurman) embarks on a lethal killing spree to avenge herself on those responsible for killing her…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherVernita GreenVernita Green appears in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003).Open character guide otherElle DriverElle Driver appears in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003).Open character guide otherThe BrideThe Bride appears in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003).Open character guide otherO-Ren IshiiO-Ren Ishii appears in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003).Open character guide otherBillBill 'Snake Charmer' appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2003-2004, portrayed by David Carradine. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherBuckBuck appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2003-2004, portrayed by Michael Bowen. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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