Ranking Quentin Tarantino’s Films

Over the decades, Quentin Tarantino has delivered countless iconic films. Here’s a ranking of every movie he’s written and directed!

*For this article all IMDb ratings have been multiplied by ten for all cumulative scores* 

10. Grindhouse: Death Proof

One of the lesser known films by Quentin Tarantino is Grindhouse: Death Proof, starring Kurt Russel as “Stuntman” Mike. The story follows two different sets of women who are being stalked and put in serious danger, as “Stuntman” Mike, an older Hollywood stuntman, who drives around in his “death proof” car seeking out the woman he wants to kill. Grindhouse: Death Proof is a gory, over the top ride that will be sure to have you on the edge of your seat. It scored a cumulative rating of 210 from the critic reviews.

Rotten Tomatoes 63%/ IMDb 7/ Metacritic 77%

9. The Hateful Eight

The Hateful Eight was released in 2015, making it one of Quentin Tarantino’s newer films, and starred several great actors and actresses such as Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Lason Leigh, Kurt Russel, and Tim Roth. The Hateful Eight is packed full of action as it is about bounty hunting and outlaws, set some years after the American Civil War. The Hateful Eight is sure to deliver a great, but intense experience, and received a cumulative critic score of 220.

Rotten Tomatoes 74%/ IMDb 7.8/ Metacritic 68%

8. Jackie Brown

Jackie Brown was released back in 1997, and starred Pam Grier as Jackie Brown. Supporting Pam Grier in this film is Robert De Niro, Samuel L. Jackson, as well as several other big names. The film follows a flight attendant, Jackie Brown, who smuggles money in and out of Mexico for a gun runner, and the wild events that surround it all. Jackie Brown is sure to keep you entertained, it pulled in a cumulative 225 critic score.

Rotten Tomatoes 88%/ IMDb 7.5/ Metacritic 62%

7. Kill Bill: Volume 1

Next on the list is a widely loved film, the classic Kill Bill: Volume 1, which came out in 2003. Starring Uma Thurman as “The Bride”, in her pursuit to get her revenge on the people that killed her friends and left her in a coma for four years. Kill Bill: Volume 1 is as action packed and over the top as they come, and serves as a fantastic staple film from Quentin Tarantino. Kill Bill: Volume 1 received a 236 cumulative critic score. 

Rotten Tomatoes 85%/ IMDb 8.2/ Metacritic 69%

6. Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds is among one of Quentin Taratino’s best known films, for several reasons, one being the all star cast consisting of Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Diane Kruger, and many more. We see a team of American soldiers during World War II exact revenge on the Nazi’s for their actions. Inglourious Basterds has much to offer, with action, comedy, excellent dialogue, and interesting characters, scoring a cumulative score of 242. 

Rotten Tomatoes 89%/ IMDb 8.4/ Metacritic 69%

5. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Released in 2019, and starring a powerhouse cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino’s most recent film. It portrays an interesting story of a somewhat washed up actor and his longtime stunt double and friend. Set in Hollywood in 1969, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood offers something for almost anyone to enjoy, with a cumulative score of 246.

Rotten Tomatoes 86%/ IMDb 7.6/ Metacritic 84%

4. Kill Bill: Volume 2

One film you’ll find ranked higher than Kill Bill: Volume 1, is Kill Bill: Volume 2. Following the events of the first film, Kill Bill: Volume 2 continues the quest for revenge from “The Bride”, played by Uma Thurman, and how it finally leads her to Bill, the main objective of “The Bride” across both films. Quentin Tarantino provides a killer sequel, and conclusion to a great story in Kill Bill: Volume 2, getting a cumulative score of 247.

Rotten Tomatoes 84%/ IMDb 8/ Metacritic 83%

3. Django Unchained

In the third spot on this list is arguably Quentin Tarantino’s most controversial film, and that is Django Unchained. Set two years before the American Civil War, in the south we follow the journey of a slave named Django, played by Jamie Foxx, and his mission to find and rescue his wife. Django Unchained is full of action, scenes that make you laugh, make you cry, and more. It received a cumulative score of 253 from the critic ratings. 

Rotten Tomatoes 87%/ IMDb 8.5/ Metacritic 81%

2. Reservoir Dogs

Coming in second on the list is Quentin Tarantino’s first film that was released in 1992, Reservoir Dogs. The focus of the film is piecing together how a planned bank robbery by six individuals goes horribly wrong due to one of them being an undercover police officer. We see the individual perspectives of several characters before and after the heist, while never actually seeing the heist itself. Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, and several others star in Reservoir Dogs, and help bring this film to life. Reservoir Dogs received a cumulative score of 254.

Rotten Tomatoes 90%/ IMDb 8.3/ Metacritic 81%

1.Pulp Fiction

Getting the top spot on this list, to no surprise, is the widely beloved all time classic Pulp Fiction, released in 1994. Pulp Fiction stars a brilliant cast, who really bring the film to life on the big screen. John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, and many others knock it out of the park with their acting performances, alongside Quentin Tarantino’s creative writing and directing, it all comes together to give audiences that is still often brought up 30 years after its release. Pulp Fiction takes the crown with the highest cumulative score of 276.

Rotten Tomatoes 92%/ IMDb 8.9/ Metacritic 95%