Movie

Pulp Fiction

1994 • R

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. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no notable LGBTQ+ characters or significant representation in this film.

Language

heavy — The movie features frequent strong profanity including numerous uses of the f-word, racial slurs, and other harsh language throughout the dialogue.

Mature Themes

heavy — The movie explores mature themes such as crime, murder, drug addiction and overdose, moral ambiguity, and existential questions raised by the characters’ dialogue and actions.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film contains intense, psychologically disturbing moments and some dark humor that might unsettle sensitive viewers, though it does not rely on horror or jump scares.

Sexual Content & Nudity

moderate — There are implied sexual situations and discussions, some partial nudity including brief glimpses in a strip club scene, and mild sexual innuendo throughout the film.

Substance Use

heavy — Drug and alcohol use is prominent and depicted realistically; characters use cocaine, heroin (shown in a risky overdose scene), marijuana, and drink alcohol regularly. Substance use is an integral element of the plot but not glamorized.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains frequent graphic and sometimes disturbing violence, including shootings, beatings, and a tense scene involving a drug overdose and accidental death. Violence is often shown in a stylized but realistic manner with some prolonged sequences.