The Hateful Eight

R

Released Dec 30, 2015

2 hr. 48 min.

Western

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While racing toward the town of Red Rock in post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunter John "The Hangman" Ruth (Kurt Russell) and his fugitive prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) encounter another bounty hunter (Samuel L. Jackson) and a man who claims to be a sheriff. Hoping to find shelter from a blizzard, the group travels to a stagecoach stopover located on a mountain pass. Greeted there by four strangers, the eight travelers soon learn that they may not make it to their destination after all.

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Critics Consensus

The Hateful Eight offers another well-aimed round from Quentin Tarantino's signature blend of action, humor, and over-the-top violence -- all while demonstrating an even stronger grip on his filmmaking craft.

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Steven M.

I am not a fan of this movie. Easily the worst Tarantino film of all-time!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/29/21

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Johannes S

It is not as good as Tarantino's other Western "Django Unchained", however, superb acting, dialogue, and cinematography as well as Ennio Morricone's sounds make it another quality feature.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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Mike W

The movie's violence and language are not what I usually tolerate. But I liked this movie. It was done in such a way that it could actually be done as a play. My favorite performances were done by Jenifer Jason Leigh, and Walton Goggins. Both were outstanding. Everyone did well. Everyone was evil.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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Jeff M

Love him or hate him, you can't deny the fact that Quentin Tarantino knows how to make one heck of a movie - I can't think of another filmmaker whose love for cinema is so clearly illustrated in his output. And while this doesn't sit atop my list of his very best, it's still an amazing adventure and, despite a 3-hour running time, seems to go by all too quickly. He breathes life into a tired genre - I've never been a Westerns fan - and each role is cast perfectly. I do have to admit that the extent of the violence and the repeated use of a derogatory racial slur felt a bit gratuitous at times, more so than in his other movies, so if you're sensitive to such material, you might want to give this one a pass. But lovers of cinema will find lots to relish here! The cinematography and musical score are phenomenal!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Paen N

fascinating movie, love the violence, love the mystery. Love realistic historical movies with that Tarantino twist

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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Gareth v

This Tarantino flick is more about dialogue than anything he has done thus far, and is the closest thing he has done that could resemble a stage production.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/24

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Samuel L. Jackson

Major Marquis Warren

Kurt Russell

John Ruth

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Daisy Domergue

Walton Goggins

Sheriff Chris Mannix

Demián Bichir

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Adam Nayman

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The Hateful Eight may really be sort of terrible.

Sep 28, 2017

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Candice Frederick

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While it's not his best film (it's far too long and indulgent at times), Tarantino absorbs the audience into a scene, compelling you to look at each and every inch of it--indicative of many vintage films (his usual film playground).

Rated: B+

Sep 1, 2017

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Claudia Puig

The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE (Japan)

The Hateful Eight often feels more like a sadistic stage play than a movie. [Full review in Japanese]

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 19, 2016

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John Brhel

Vague Visages

When looking at Tarantino's filmography, The Hateful Eight doesn't hold a candle to works like 'Pulp Fiction' or 'Kill Bill,' but it's an entertaining film nonetheless — if you don't mind the runtime.

Jun 5, 2023

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

[Tarantino] manages to strike the delicate balance of keeping the intimacy of a stage while still infusing the material with enough cinematic flourishes to keep it from feeling too constrained.

Rated: 9/10

May 27, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

This film is alive with great performances, breathtakingly shot visuals, and a story that seems to rush by over the course of three hours.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 23, 2022

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Synopsis

While racing toward the town of Red Rock in post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunter John "The Hangman" Ruth (Kurt Russell) and his fugitive prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) encounter another bounty hunter (Samuel L. Jackson) and a man who claims to be a sheriff. Hoping to find shelter from a blizzard, the group travels to a stagecoach stopover located on a mountain pass. Greeted there by four strangers, the eight travelers soon learn that they may not make it to their destination after all.

Director: Quentin Tarantino
Executive Producer: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Georgia Kacandes
Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: A Band Apart
Rating: R (Some Graphic Nudity|Language|Strong Bloody Violence|Violent Sexual Content)
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 30, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.1M
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby

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