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THRILLER . 1994 . 2h 34m . English . 8.5/10

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"You won’t know the facts until you’ve seen the fiction."

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.

Starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman
Box Office $213.9M
8.5/10
Rating
$213.9M
Box Office
2h 34m
Runtime
1994
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+2,574% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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You won’t know the facts until you’ve seen the fiction.

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Pulp Fiction earned $213.9M worldwide on a $8.0M budget — a 2,574% return on investment.
Director
Pulp Fiction was directed by Quentin Tarantino.
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Cast
John Travolta stars as Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction.
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Year context
Pulp Fiction was released 32 years ago in 1994.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$8.0M
Budget
$213.9M
Revenue
+2574%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

AWARDS (31)

B
MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
1995
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1995
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
1995
WON
B
MTV Movie Award for Best Dance Sequence
1995
WON

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
154 min (2h 34m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.5/10 (29,671 votes)
Popularity
24
Budget
$8,000,000
Box Office
$213,928,762
Profit
+$205,928,762
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Pulp Fiction 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.
How long is Pulp Fiction?
Pulp Fiction has a runtime of 154 minutes (2h 34m).
Who directed Pulp Fiction?
Pulp Fiction was directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Who stars in Pulp Fiction?
The cast of Pulp Fiction includes John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames.
How much did Pulp Fiction make at the box office?
Pulp Fiction earned $213,928,762 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $8,000,000.
What is the rating of Pulp Fiction?
Pulp Fiction has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 29,671 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller Crime Comedy

KEYWORDS (13)

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