9.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 9.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core subject matter of crime and individual morality within a criminal underworld lacks inherent political valence, and it does not present a clear political problem or champion a specific ideological solution, thus remaining apolitical.
The movie features visible racial diversity within its main cast, with significant roles played by Black actors that are integral to the story. However, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes, focusing instead on character-driven plots within a criminal setting.
Secondary
Pulp Fiction's only engagement with themes adjacent to LGBTQ+ identity occurs in a scene of extreme sexual violence and degradation. The film depicts male-on-male sexual assault and BDSM elements solely in a context of villainy and dehumanization, offering no positive or nuanced portrayal of queer identity or related practices.
The film portrays a character's profound spiritual awakening and reinterpretation of Christian scripture (Ezekiel 25:17) as a catalyst for personal redemption. The narrative validates Jules's positive transformation from a violent hitman to a man seeking righteousness, driven by his newfound faith.
Pulp Fiction does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on interconnected crime stories and their consequences, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Pulp Fiction is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for the film. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior installments whose gender could have been altered.
Pulp Fiction is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or established canon for any character's race to be altered from, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.8
8.5
Critic Ratings
9.2
9.5
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