Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Quentin Tarantino's visceral revenge epic follows a lone assassin who rises from the brink of death to settle a blood debt with lethal precision.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1
- Release Year: 2003
- Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Crime
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 51m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, French
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 10, 2003 (Canada), October 10, 2003 (United States - R), October 17, 2003 (United Kingdom - 18), October 16, 2003 (Germany - 18), November 26, 2003 (France - 16), October 16, 2003 (New Zealand), October 16, 2003 (Australia - R 18+), April 23, 2004 (Brazil - 18), November 28, 2003 (Mexico - C), October 24, 2003 (Italy - 14+), March 5, 2004 (Spain - 18), November 21, 2003 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Ubiti Bila, prvi deo (RS), 杀死比尔：第一卷 (CN), Nogalinat Bilu: 1.dala (LV), Kill Bill - Volume 1 (IT), Убить Билла (RU), Kill Bill (US), Ubiĭ Bil (BG), Kiru Biru (JP)
- Production Companies: Miramax, A Band Apart, Super Cool ManChu
- Production Countries: United States of America
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Plot
An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the stylized fury of Tarantino's revenge saga unfold:
Here comes the bride.
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Quentin Tarantino
Main Cast
- Uma Thurman
- Lucy Liu
- Vivica A. Fox
- Daryl Hannah
- David Carradine
- Michael Madsen
- Julie Dreyfus
- Chiaki Kuriyama
- Sonny Chiba
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Writers
- Quentin Tarantino
Producers
- Lawrence Bender
- Katsuji Morishita
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - FAQs
What is the ending of Kill Bill: Vol. 1 explained?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 ends with The Bride defeating O-Ren Ishii in a snow-covered garden duel, severing the top of her skull. Having eliminated two names from her list, she departs — battered but resolute — continuing her quest for revenge against the remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad.
Where can I stream Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It is also available to watch for free on Fawesome. Streaming availability may vary by region — check JustWatch for current options near you.
Is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 based on a true story?
No, Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, though it draws heavily from grindhouse cinema, spaghetti westerns, Japanese samurai films, and martial arts exploitation movies as creative influences.
Who are the main actors in Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
The film stars Uma Thurman as The Bride, Lucy Liu as O-Ren Ishii, Vivica A. Fox as Vernita Green, Daryl Hannah as Elle Driver, David Carradine as Bill, Michael Madsen as Budd, Chiaki Kuriyama as Gogo Yubari, and Sonny Chiba as legendary swordsmith Hattori Hanzo.
What is the age rating for Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is rated R in the United States for strong bloody violence, language, and some sexual content. International ratings vary: it received an 18 certificate in the UK and Germany, a 16 rating in France, and an R 18+ classification in Australia.
How long is Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes (111 minutes). Note that Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, the combined director's cut released in 2011, runs significantly longer as it merges both volumes into a single theatrical experience.
Did Kill Bill: Vol. 1 win any awards?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 earned numerous accolades, including Saturn Award nominations for Best Action/Adventure Film and Best Actress for Uma Thurman. The film was widely praised by critics and appeared on numerous year-end best-of lists, cementing its status as a modern action classic.
What movies are similar to Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
If you enjoyed Kill Bill: Vol. 1, you may also like Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Inglourious Basterds, Reservoir Dogs, Sin City, Léon: The Professional, Jackie Brown, and The Hateful Eight. These films share themes of stylized violence, revenge, and strong genre craftsmanship.
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