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United States10 Essential American FilmsStop 6 of 10
Pulp Fiction
The interlocking stories of two philosophical hitmen, a boxer on the run, and a mob boss's wife unfold out of order in a Los Angeles crackling with dark wit and sudden violence. Quentin Tarantino's electrifying, era-defining crime film.
Why it’s here
A major independent-era film that reset mainstream American style and dialogue.
- Runtime
- 154 min
- Genre
- Thriller · Crime · Comedy
- Mood
- tense · funny
- Entry
- some context
- Best for
- a lighter route
Content notes: violence or threat · substance use Non-exhaustive