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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Review (2003) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Quentin Tarantino · 2003 ·

Short answer

Is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 worth watching?

Yes. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

84% Editorial Rating
86% Audience snapshot · excluded
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
8.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · 21+ (Indonesia) · R 18+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada)
Cast
Uma Thurman , Lucy Liu , Vivica A. Fox , Daryl Hannah , David Carradine , Michael Madsen , Julie Dreyfus , Chiaki Kuriyama , Sonny Chiba , Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Streaming
YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as किल बिल भाग–1 Kill Bill: Volumen 1 Kill Bill : Volume 1 キル・ビル Vol 1 킬 빌: 1부 杀死比尔 追殺比爾 นางฟ้าซามูไร ภาค 1

Where to watch

  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Kill Bill: Vol. 1 by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Indonesia Netflix, Prime Video, Catchplay
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix, Prime Video
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Wavve
Thailand Netflix, Prime Video
Turkey TV+
United Arab Emirates Netflix, Prime Video
United Kingdom ITVX
United States YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 worth watching?

    Yes — Kill Bill: Vol. 1 earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #31 (8.2/10) — Kill Bill: Vol. 1 remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

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    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 about?

    An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.

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    Kill Bill: Vol. 1: frequently asked questions

    Is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 worth watching?

    Yes. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Kill Bill: Vol. 1?

    In the United States, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 streams on YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: Netflix, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix, Prime Video, Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Kill Bill: Vol. 1?

    Kill Bill: Vol. 1 runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

    What is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 rated?

    Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, 21+ in Indonesia, R 18+ in Australia and 18A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Kill Bill: Vol. 1?

    Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine.

    What is the Metascore for Kill Bill: Vol. 1?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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