Kill Bill

Kill Bill is a two-part American martial arts film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, originally conceived as a single film and released as Volume 1 (2003) and Volume 2 (2004).

Kill Bill is a two-part martial arts action thriller written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, following a former assassin known as the Bride on her quest for revenge after a brutal attack leaves her and her unborn child for dead.

What it is

Kill Bill is a film series split into two volumes: Volume 1 (2003) and Volume 2 (2004). Both were written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and star Uma Thurman as the Bride, also named Beatrix Kiddo. The story follows her bloody revenge against the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, including their leader Bill. The project was originally conceived as a single film but released separately due to its length.

Key details

Tarantino has described the two volumes as one film divided into chapters. A combined cut titled Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair exists and has been shown in limited contexts, reflecting the original single-film vision. The films were produced by Miramax Films and are known for their stylized violence, homage to martial arts cinema, and non-linear narrative.

Release and legacy

Volume 1 premiered in 2003 and Volume 2 in 2004. There is no official third volume, though Tarantino has occasionally discussed the possibility. The series has a lasting cultural impact and remains a key entry in Tarantino’s filmography. The recommended viewing order is release order: Volume 1 first, then Volume 2.