---
title: "Kill Bill: Vol. 1"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kill-bill-vol-1-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24
imdb_id: "tt0266697"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 19107
content_rating: "R"
---

# Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kill-bill-vol-1-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a 2003 American martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie features Uma Thurman in the lead role as the Bride. The story follows an assassin who is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle. After surviving the attack, she lives to plot her vengeance against the group. The cast includes Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah, Vivica A. Fox, and Michael Madsen, who portray members of the assassination circle, while David Carradine appears as their leader, Bill. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-one minutes and was released in the United States on October 10, 2003. It is categorized within the action and crime genres. The production involved a creative team responsible for the film's martial arts sequences and overall narrative structure. As a work of cinema, it serves as the first part of a larger story centered on the protagonist's quest for retribution against those who attempted to end her life.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A betrayed assassin survives a lethal attack and embarks on a quest for retribution."

### Why Watch
- dynamic action sequences
- compelling revenge narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains graphic violence
- intense tone
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains significant graphic violence and intense sequences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, revenge, stylized, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, ITVX Premium | ITVX, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Quentin Tarantino
- **Networks / Studios**: Miramax, A Band Apart, Super Cool ManChu

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Uma Thurman** as *The Bride*
- **Lucy Liu** as *O-Ren Ishii*
- **Vivica A. Fox** as *Vernita Green*
- **Daryl Hannah** as *Elle Driver*
- **David Carradine** as *Bill*
- **Michael Madsen** as *Budd*
- **Julie Dreyfus** as *Sofie Fatale*
- **Chiaki Kuriyama** as *Gogo Yubari*
- **Sonny Chiba** as *Hattori Hanzo*
- **Gordon Liu Chia-Hui** as *Johnny Mo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
An assassin is shot by her employer and fellow assassins, leading her to seek vengeance.

### Q: Who is the main antagonist?
The main antagonist is her former employer, Bill.

### Q: Is this a standalone film?
The title indicates it is the first volume of a larger narrative.

### Q: What drives the protagonist?
The protagonist is motivated by the need for vengeance after being betrayed.

### Q: What genre is this film?
It is an action-oriented film centered on an assassination circle.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kill Bill: Vol. 1 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24)
- [Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266697/fullcredits/)
- [Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24-kill-bill-vol-1/cast)
- [Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/kill-bill-vol-1/14263/credits/)
- [Kill Bill: Volume 1 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_Bill:_Volume_1)
- [Kill Bill: Volume 1 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_Bill:_Volume_1)

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