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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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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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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 03/22/2018
... Kill Bill confirms [Quentin Tarantino] as a filmmaker of astonishing invention and aplomb... Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/12/2017
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There's nothing like a good 'ole revenge heist (complete with a hit list) to make this film one of Tarantino's best. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/24/2010
3/5
Visually striking, but also very violent. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending 01/27/2025
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Both films combined gift Uma Thurman the role of her career and, for the first film, she received BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress...she was not recognized by the Academy, which is absurd, in retrospect. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth Why So Blu 01/22/2025
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The results of this initial entry are bloody cinematic joy. Go to Full Review Justin Kim Loud and Clear Reviews 01/06/2025
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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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Crying C 1d I tried watching it while studying. It was so boring it made studying look fun. Just go watch John Wick instead. See more Marta P @Mila26 5d Only one world needed: MASTERPIECE! See more Aadil M Jan 11 Legendary film!!! Simply iconic! See more Patrick C. @KingCoffey44 Jan 8 My absolute favorite movie of all time. No matter how many times I watch it, it feels like it's over in a snap. See more Mickey B. @Mickerdoo Dec 25 A highly stylized revenge romp. Cat fights to the max. Blood ceiling to floor. Uma is clutch. Liu and Dreyfus are stunning. See more bob t Dec 22 Not what I expected but still really good See more Read all reviews
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Quentin Tarantino

Director

Uma Thurman

The Bride

Lucy Liu

O-Ren Ishii

Vivica A. Fox

Vernita Green

Michael Madsen

Budd

Daryl Hannah

Elle Driver

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Showdown at the House of Blue Leaves Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Showdown at the House of Blue Leaves 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - A Hattori Hanzo Sword Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - A Hattori Hanzo Sword 2:19 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Crazy 88s Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Crazy 88s 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Your Mother Had it Coming Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Your Mother Had it Coming 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - My Name is Buck Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - My Name is Buck 2:08 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hello Vernita Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hello Vernita 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride Arrives Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride Arrives 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hattori Hanzo Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Hattori Hanzo 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride vs. Gogo Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - The Bride vs. Gogo 2:13 Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Defeating Johnny Mo Kill Bill: Vol. 1: Official Movie Clip - Defeating Johnny Mo 2:13 View more videos

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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
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Lionsgate, Miramax, Super Cool ManChu, A Band Apart
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$70.1M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
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