Quentin Tarantino’s $214M Genre-Defining Crime Classic Becomes a Streaming Hit 32 Years Later

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Quentin Tarantino’s popular crime film is currently trending on streaming services, and it’s available to watch for free on Tubi.

According to FlixPatrol, Pulp Fiction is currently a hit on Tubi, landing at number 5 on their Top 10 list as of January 20, 2026. It’s been a consistent presence in the Top 10 all week, having originally entered the charts at number 7 on January 15. The 32-year-old film shares the spotlight with other beloved classics available to stream for free on Tubi. Currently, leads the charts, followed by Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element at number 2. Rounding out the top five are Men in Black at number 3 and The Equalizer 2 at number 4.

Released in 1994, Pulp Fiction was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film tells several interconnected stories featuring a talented cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson play hitmen whose paths cross with their gangster boss (Rhames), his wife, an actress (Thurman), and a variety of other memorable characters, effectively linking all the storylines together.

Released to widespread acclaim, Pulp Fiction rapidly became a modern classic. It earned the top prize, the Palm d’Or, at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and received seven Academy Award nominations, including one for Best Picture. The film was also a huge financial hit, earning over $213 million globally despite being made with a relatively small budget of just over $8 million.

Many consider Pulp Fiction to be Quentin Tarantino’s best film, and it’s widely celebrated as one of the greatest movies ever made. Decades after its release, it’s still incredibly popular with both critics and general audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 92% approval rating based on 185 reviews, while viewers give it an even higher score of 96% from over 250,000 ratings.

Rotten Tomatoes critics describe Pulp Fiction as a thrilling and daring film, solidifying its director’s reputation for creating exceptional movies. Viewers generally agree, and even recent screenings celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary in 2024 drew praise, with many calling it a true classic.

Tarantino Continued to Collaborate with Samuel L. Jackson & Uma Thurman on Other Classic Films

Many consider Pulp Fiction to be Quentin Tarantino’s best film, so it’s not surprising he’s worked with several of its actors repeatedly. Samuel L. Jackson is a prime example, appearing in numerous Tarantino movies including Jackie Brown (1997), Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Django Unchained (2012), and The Hateful Eight (2015).

Uma Thurman’s career greatly benefited from Pulp Fiction. The film made her internationally famous and earned her an Academy Award nomination, leading to further collaborations with Quentin Tarantino. Notably, she starred as the Bride, a woman seeking revenge, in Kill Bill, a film that received widespread critical praise in its two parts. In 2025, a special combined cut of Kill Bill was re-released in theaters.

Pulp Fiction is now streaming for free on Tubi.

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2026-01-20 21:08