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Is Pulp Fiction (1994) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Pulp Fiction? 154 min. Pulp Fiction (1994) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 31,181 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a thriller and crime film rated R, 154 min. In the US it is on Prime Video, Paramount+ with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

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.
Tagline: You won’t know the facts until you’ve seen the fiction.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (31,181 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Thriller, Crime, Comedy |
| Rated | R |
| Length | 154 min |
| Release | 1994-09-10 |
| Themes TMDB tags | drug dealer, drug crime, gangster, dark comedy, stolen money, crime boss |
| People | Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 31,181 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Prime Video, Paramount+)
Skip it if
- You want something quick: it runs 154 min
- You are watching with kids: it is rated R
If you like it, try
- Year of the Dragon (1985), TMDB 6.8/10
- Avengement (2019), TMDB 6.9/10
- Stretch (2014), TMDB 6.2/10
- The Boondock Saints (1999), TMDB 7.2/10
Questions
Is Pulp Fiction worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 31,181 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Pulp Fiction?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Prime Video, Paramount+ with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Pulp Fiction?
154 min.
What is Pulp Fiction rated?
It carries a R rating in the US.
Who is in Pulp Fiction?
John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.