Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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Released Oct 10, 2003

1h 50m

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Mystery & Thriller

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A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injury and unscrupulous enemies.

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Critics Consensus

Kill Bill is admittedly little more than a stylish revenge thriller -- albeit one that benefits from a wildly inventive surfeit of style.

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Geoffrey O'Brien

Film Comment Magazine

... Kill Bill confirms [Quentin Tarantino] as a filmmaker of astonishing invention and aplomb...

Mar 22, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

There's nothing like a good 'ole revenge heist (complete with a hit list) to make this film one of Tarantino's best.

Rated: A-

Sep 12, 2017

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Visually striking, but also very violent.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Justin Kim

Loud and Clear Reviews

While not the meatiest out of Quentin Tarantino’s movies, Kill Bill Vol.1 shows simplicity can be a merit when supported by highly memorable style.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 6, 2025

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John Brhel

Vague Visages

A wild, eclectic action movie with visual flair, great performances and personality up the wazoo.

Jun 5, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

A sensationally bloody revenge yarn full of cinematic wizardry and driven by a filmmaker’s insatiable appetite for the movies he grew up with.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 22, 2022

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Linn H K

Love this above anything else. Tarantino is in his zone! Unparalleled. My favourite movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Rose W

Following the journey of "The Bride" will leave you captivated and on the edge of your seat in anticipation, thanks to the immersive storytelling and cinematography by Tarantino. We can always expect the unexpected from Beatrix, who has much more up her sleeve than meets the eye.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Chip C

Average. Slightly overrated. Not my favorite Quentin movies.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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Jasper M

Not among my favourite Tarantino movies but the opening scenes alone are worth watching the movie for.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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AADITYA SINGH T

The movie is a gem and story is absolutely enchanting must see great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Dave S

Another Tarantino Classic! No other movie ever made like this…Super Original. Amazing Acting, Music, Directing and Cinematography. Uma Thurman was made to play this role…She steals the show!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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Vernita Green

Michael Madsen

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Showdown at the House of Blue Leaves

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride Arrives

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Synopsis

A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill (David Carradine) attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injury and unscrupulous enemies.

Director: Quentin Tarantino
Producer: Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: A Band Apart, Super Cool ManChu, Miramax
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $70.1M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR

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