All 9 Of Quentin Tarantino's Movies, Ranked + 'Death Proof'

Box office: $213.9 million

Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is a landmark in American cinema, known for its nonlinear storytelling, sharp dialogue, and iconic performances. The film weaves together the lives of two hitmen, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits, exploring themes of violence and redemption in the underbelly of Los Angeles. The star-studded cast includes John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, and Ving Rhames, among others. Upon its release in 1994, Pulp Fiction revitalized the careers of several of its leads and cemented Tarantino's status as a premier filmmaker. It went on to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and received multiple Academy Award nominations, winning Best Original Screenplay for Tarantino and Roger Avary, showcasing its profound impact on filmmaking and culture.

Box office: $321.5 million

Inglourious Basterds, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is an audacious, revisionist take on World War II. The film intertwines the tales of Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), a Jewish cinema owner seeking vengeance for her family's murder, and Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) who leads a group of Jewish-American guerrilla soldiers on a mission to assassinate Nazi leaders in Nazi-occupied France. Christoph Waltz delivers a chilling performance as SS Colonel Hans Landa, which catapulted him to international acclaim. Released in 2009, the film is celebrated for its distinct Tarantino flair—sharp dialogue, nonlinear storytelling, and intense moments of both humor and brutality. Inglourious Basterds was a critical and commercial success, receiving multiple Academy Award nominations. Waltz won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, marking a significant achievement for the film's remarkable ensemble cast.

Box office (US): $2.8 million

Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino's debut feature film, burst onto the scene in 1992 as a gritty, intense heist film with a twist—in that the heist itself is never shown. Instead, the film focuses on the aftermath, as tensions escalate among a group of criminals who suspect that one of them is an undercover cop. The ensemble cast includes Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Steve Buscemi, and Chris Penn, all delivering performances that are raw and riveting. Tarantino's signature style—nonlinear storytelling, sharp dialogue, and graphic violence—is evident throughout, setting the stage for his future films. While Reservoir Dogs did not win major awards upon its release, it garnered critical acclaim and has since been hailed as a landmark independent film, cementing Tarantino’s status as a formidable director in Hollywood.

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Box office: $425.4 million

Django Unchained, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is a provocative blend of spaghetti Western and historical drama set in the pre-Civil War South. The narrative follows Django (Jamie Foxx), a freed slave who teams up with Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), a German bounty hunter, to rescue his wife from the clutches of a brutal Mississippi plantation owner, Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). With its unflinching portrayal of slavery, razor-sharp dialogue, and stylized violence, the film is both a tribute to and a critique of the Western genre. Django Unchained was acclaimed upon its 2012 release, with standout performances from its cast, including Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington. It garnered several Academy Award nominations, winning two: Best Original Screenplay for Tarantino and Best Supporting Actor for Waltz, affirming Tarantino's prowess in crafting compelling, controversial narratives.

Box office: $180.9 million

Kill Bill: Volume 1, Quentin Tarantino's blood-soaked homage to martial arts films, samurai cinema, and spaghetti Westerns, hits the ground running with its tale of revenge and redemption. Uma Thurman stars as The Bride, a former assassin who embarks on a ferocious quest to take down her former colleagues after they attempt to kill her and her unborn child. The ensemble cast includes Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, and Daryl Hannah, each playing a crucial role in The Bride's journey. Released in 2003, the film is celebrated for its distinctive stylistic flair, intricate fight choreography, and Tarantino’s trademark narrative techniques. While it did not secure major awards, Kill Bill: Volume 1 garnered critical acclaim and achieved a cult status, praised for its direction, performances, and audacious visual style.

Box office: $55.3 million

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is a richly textured tribute to the final moments of Hollywood's Golden Age. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film intertwines the lives of Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a fading TV actor struggling to navigate a changing industry, and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), as they cross paths with Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) and the Manson Family. Released in 2019, this nostalgic and sprawling tale balances humor with a haunting undertone. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood won multiple major awards, including two Academy Awards: Brad Pitt for Best Supporting Actor and Best Production Design, cementing its status as a critically acclaimed homage to cinema's bygone era, showcasing Tarantino's storytelling prowess and the stellar performances of its cast.