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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003·Movie
1h 51min·R
IMDb8.2Metacritic698.3Rotten Tomatoes85%81%

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 fingerprint

Relentless energy, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9

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About

Here comes the bride.

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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Crew

Directed by:
Quentin Tarantino, Kazuto Nakazawa, Mizuho Nishikubo
Written by:
Quentin Tarantino, Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Julie Dreyfus, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
RZA, Mark Ulano, James Last

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Questions about Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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Where can I stream Kill Bill: Vol. 1 legally?

YouTube TVMovieSphere+

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Kill Bill: Vol. 1?

1 h 51 min

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kill Bill: Vol. 1?

Critics77
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Kill Bill: Vol. 1 much the same way.

Was Kill Bill: Vol. 1 a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$181 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $181 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What language is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 in?

EnglishJapaneseFrench

It was made in English, with some Japanese, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kill Bill: Vol. 1?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kill Bill: Vol. 1 in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.