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8.5 / 10(31,100 votes)IMDbR19942h 34m$213.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Pulp Fiction

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

Synopsis

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.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Beijing International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 14, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 6, 2022

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (26.74x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$213.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

26.74x

+$205.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $213.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Quentin Tarantino
Screenplay & Story
Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary
Original Title
Pulp Fiction
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish, French
Runtime
2h 34m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$213.9M
Production Studios
Miramax, A Band Apart, Jersey Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Quentin Tarantino

Screenplay & Story

Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary

Director of Photography

Andrzej Sekula

Film Editing

Sally Menke

Producers

Danny DeVito, Lawrence Bender, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher

Department Leadership Roster

David Wasco

David Wasco

Production Design

Sally Menke

Sally Menke

Editor

Betsy Heimann

Costume Design

Lawrence Bender

Lawrence Bender

Producer

Andrzej Sekula

Andrzej Sekula

Director of Photography

Ken Lesco

Stunt Coordinator

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Director

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)R 18+
Canada18A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pulp Fiction

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.

Who directed Pulp Fiction?

Pulp Fiction was directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Who stars in Pulp Fiction?

The principal cast of Pulp Fiction includes John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames.

When was Pulp Fiction released and how long is it?

Pulp Fiction was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.

What was the box office and production budget of Pulp Fiction?

Pulp Fiction had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $213.9M at the worldwide box office (26.74 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

What is the age rating and content advisory for Pulp Fiction?

Pulp Fiction holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).