Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Name: Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Genre: Action, Crime
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, David Carradine

2003Dir. Quentin Tarantino1h 51m

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Runtime1h 51m

Released2003

Budget$30M

Box office$180.9M

DirectorQuentin Tarantino

About This Movie

So, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a real gem if you're into stylized violence and revenge tales. Tarantino crafts this wild ride with a mix of martial arts, anime, and spaghetti Western vibes. The pacing's relentless, dragging you through an emotional gauntlet as The Bride hunts down her former associates. Uma Thurman delivers a fierce performance—her transformation from victim to vengeful force feels raw and powerful. The practical effects are something else; the blood splatter is over-the-top yet oddly mesmerizing. And that soundtrack? It’s a curated mix that just fits the mood perfectly. Not every film can pull off such a blend of genres seamlessly.

Released by Miramax on October 10, 2003.Filmed in a mix of California and Japan.Features a significant use of practical effects for fight scenes.Includes an anime sequence that stands out in style.