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Pulp Fiction

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino from a story he conceived with Roger Avary. It tells four intertwining tales of crime and violence in Los Angeles.

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Description adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Pulp Fiction · CC BY-SA 4.0. Text adapted for this entry.

REVIEW COVERAGE

Partially reviewed

Original notes based on the cited sources. This is a partial assessment; categories we haven’t assessed remain unknown.

CONTENT BREAKDOWN

What’s in this entry?

Violence

Strong

Bloody gun attacks, knife violence and beatings occur, with graphic aftermath.

Sexual content

Strong

Sexual talk and implied oral sex occur. A man's rape is heard rather than shown.

Language

Strong

Frequent harsh profanity includes racist and homophobic slurs.

Alcohol, drugs & smoking

Strong

Heroin preparation and injection are shown closely, and an overdose requires emergency treatment.

Frightening & intense themes

Strong

Threats of torture and sexual assault create disturbing situations.

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Review sources

Guide updated 2026-11-11T08:33:15Z · Parents Forge source-based summary

BBFC: Pulp Fiction · Source (accessed 2026-11-11)
British Board of Film Classification