Movies Like Pulp Fiction

Loved Pulp Fiction (1994)? These 30 films share its DNA — the same mood, themes and craft. The list comes from what millions of other Pulp Fiction fans went on to watch and rate, so it reflects real viewing habits rather than a genre tag. The 51st State, Reservoir Dogs and King of New York are the closest matches.

30 titles · average score 6.7 ·

The top 5 picks

  1. 1The 51st State (2001) poster

    The 51st State (2001)

    6.1 · 689 ratings

    An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.

  2. 2Reservoir Dogs (1992) poster

    Reservoir Dogs (1992)

    8.1 · 15,703 ratings

    A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde,…

  3. 3King of New York (1990) poster

    King of New York (1990)

    6.8 · 806 ratings

    A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin…

  4. 4Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) poster

    Rise of the Footsoldier (2007)

    6.4 · 241 ratings

    Carlton Leach rises from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late '80s and early '90s.

  5. 5Smokin' Aces (2006) poster

    Smokin' Aces (2006)

    6.5 · 1,868 ratings

    When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

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How this list is ranked

We build this page from TMDB's recommendation graph — the titles that people who watched Pulp Fiction went on to watch and rate highly — then drop anything without a poster or a meaningful number of ratings. It refreshes daily, so as viewing habits shift the list shifts with them.

Frequently asked questions

What should I watch after Pulp Fiction?

The 51st State (2001) is the closest match, rated 6.1 by 689 viewers. Reservoir Dogs, King of New York and Rise of the Footsoldier are the next best bets.

How do you decide what is similar to Pulp Fiction?

From what Pulp Fiction viewers actually watched and rated next, not just from matching genre tags. That surfaces titles that share its tone and themes even when they sit in a different category.

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