Check Google Play Movies availability
Rent or buy
LOADING
MOVIE DECISION GUIDE
Pulp Fiction
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Quentin Tarantino. With John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman.
8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
Watch NowWatch trailer
8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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 adventur…
MAKE THE CALL
Does this belong in your night?
A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.
RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Pulp Fiction.
MoviHero lists September 10, 1994 as the release date for Pulp Fiction. Quentin Tarantino is the listed director. The listed cast includes John Travolta as Vincent Vega, Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield, Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace, Bruce Willis as Butch Coolidge. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 10, 1994
GenresCrime · Thriller · Comedy
Runtime2h 34m
DirectorQuentin Tarantino
CastJohn Travolta as Vincent Vega, Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield, Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace, Bruce Willis as Butch Coolidge
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Pulp Fiction 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?
Pulp Fiction runs 2h 34m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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.
CHANGE ONE THING
Like this, but...
These share a listed genre with Pulp Fiction. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating
MoviHero Rating: 8.5/10 from 31,236 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Rating data supplied by TMDB, shown on a 10-point scale. MoviHero audience ratings are calculated separately from scores submitted here.
MOVIHERO AUDIENCE RATING
What did you think?
Your movie rating. Your audience score.
1 verdict votes. Results appear after 5 votes.
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Check Pulp Fiction on Google Play Movies or Apple TV Store
Find rental or purchase options. Confirm availability, price and quality in your region on the store.
Check Apple TV Store availability
Rent or buy
Quality isn’t confirmed yet. Check the viewing option on the provider’s site.
OPTION 2
Other ways to watch Pulp Fiction
Compare reported U.S. streaming, free, rental and purchase options in one place.
United States
Amazon Prime Video
Prime trialCheck quality on provider
Watch on Amazon Prime Videofor free
30 Days FreeThen $8.99 / month
fuboTV
SubscriptionCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerVisit fuboTV
Paramount Plus Premium
SubscriptionCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerVisit Paramount Plus Premium
WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
Watch Profile
Seven estimates of the viewing experience, based on the stored Watch Profile. These are separate from the movie rating and are not verified scene-by-scene assessments.
Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Pulp Fiction
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“The cream of the crop of quirky crime thrillers RELEASED IN 1994 and written & directed by Quentin Tarantino, "Pulp Fiction" is a drama/thriller/black comedy…”
Viewer reaction
“Ving Rhames ("Wallace") is the kingpin who provides the loosest of templates for a couple of inter-twining tales that are amusing, bizarre and sometimes down…”
Viewer reaction
“Insane movie! One of the bests(if not the best) Tarantino's movies!”
More reactions (2)
Viewer reaction
“Tarantino is the most overrated director of our times, all his films are silly but people say they are masterpieces, perhaps they are but not…”
Viewer reaction
“One of the unavoidable movies to know Tarantino… but I think it's not as incredible as it is sometimes said to be.”
Selected review excerpts supplied by TMDB. Opinions belong to their original authors.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
Reveal a line containing a spoiler
“Okay, so, tell me about the hash bars .”
A CLOSER LOOK
Stay with the image.
CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
Follow the character.
Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
otherJules WinnfieldJules Winnfield appears in Pulp Fiction (1994).Open character guide otherMarsellus WallaceMarsellus Wallace appears in Pulp Fiction (1994).Open character guide otherButch CoolidgeButch Coolidge appears in Pulp Fiction (1994).Open character guide otherVincent VegaVincent Vega appears in Pulp Fiction (1994).Open character guide otherMia WallaceMia Wallace appears in Pulp Fiction (1994).Open character guide otherThe WolfThe Wolf appears in Pulp Fiction (1994).Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
Keep the night going.
5.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGUyir
2026·Crime · Thriller
7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEEvery Breath We Take
2026·Drama · Crime · Thriller
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGThe Equalizer
2014·Crime · Thriller · Action