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Quentin Tarantino’s films and TV shows in order of release
In the American film industry today, Quentin Tarantino is almost synonymous with authenticity, uniqueness, and eccentricity. All his works are united in one piece. He is a screenwriter, director, producer and actor whose work is characterized by satire, non-linear storylines, extended dialogue, use of profanity and a great deal of violence. There’s also a fusion of classic and pop culture that gives it some authenticity.
He received several prestigious awards and nominations for outstanding work such as the Golden Globe, the Academy and the BAFTA Awards.
Quentin Tarantino’s Biography
Quentin Jerome Tarantino was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States on March 27, 1963. His parents, Tony and Connie Tarantino, are of Italian and Irish/Cherokee descent. His parents met in Los Angeles and had a brief marriage that resulted in an early divorce. Quentin left LA with his mother, who moved back to Knoxville.
His mother’s second marriage was to Curtis Zastoupil, a musician. Quentin Tarantino’s stepfather encouraged his love of film and was his companion at several film screenings.
Quentin Tarantino wrote his first screenplay – Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit – when he was 14 years old . Later he left high school at the age of 15 and started working as an usher in a porn cinema – Pussycat Theater. He also attended the James Best Theater Company for acting classes. There he met many people with whom he worked later in his career.
His first Hollywood job was in 1986 when he worked as a production assistant on Roger Avary for the film Maximum Potential. Then, in the early ’90s, he was hired to write the screenplay for Robert Kurtzman ‘s From Sunset to Sunrise .
Quentin Tarantino’s films have received a lot of criticism of violence, attitudes towards women, racism, sexual problems, etc. Despite these observations, his work has been awarded several Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Saturn Awards and BAFTA Awards, among others.
Movies and TV shows in order of release
Here is a list of Quentin Tarantino movies and TV shows by release date.
1. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Quentin Tarantino wrote, directed, and appeared in Reservoir Dogs in 1992; it became an instant hit with audiences and critics. The film, about a planned heist, was his debut and set the tone for his other films. It features Quentin Tarantino’s signature style – a blend of pop culture, violence, profanity and disconnected narrative.
The film was called “the greatest independent film” by Empire Magazine. Rotten Tomatoes rated the film 91% with 68 reviews.
2. Pulp Fiction (1994)
This crime thriller was also written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and several other awards and nominations. It has been described as Quentin’s masterpiece. The film grossed $213.9 million on a budget of $8 million to $8.5 million. It’s not hard to tell why this is considered one of the best films Quentin Tarantino has ever made.
3. Jackie Brown (1997)
The film is an adaptation of Elmore Leonard ‘s novel Rum Punch . Leonard called the film his favorite among the numerous film adaptations of his works. The film made $74.7 million against a budget of $12 million.
4. Kill Bill Volume 1 (2003)
This American martial arts film is rated 84% by Rotten Tomatoes. The story follows a despised bride who seeks revenge on a team of assassins after they attempted to take her life and that of her unborn child. The film grossed more than triple its budget of $30 million at the box office, grossing $180.9 million.
5. Kill Bill Volume 2 (2004)
The second installment of the revenge film was a hit like the first, grossing $152.2 million at the box office.
6. Proof of Death (2007)
This is one of Quentin Tarantino’s films that, despite the positive reviews, did not do well at the box office. The horror film barely grossed $30.7 million at the box office from a budget of $30 million.
7. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
As expected, Inglorious Basterds received many positive reviews from critics on release with an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. Quentin Tarantino also received his second Oscar for the film, becoming his highest-grossing film, Django Unchained , with $321.5 million at the box office .
8. Django Unchained (2012)
Django Unchained highlights the revenge of a former US slave. This is one of Quentin Tarantino’s films that was critical and a success at the box office. It raised a whopping $425.4 million on a budget of $100 million.
The film also made the top ten lists of various renowned critics and received an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
9. The Hateful Eight (2015)
The western thriller was met with a mixed response from critics. Despite this, it made $155.8 million on a budget of $44-54 million. The film also received several awards and nominations. Among them are Academy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards.
10. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
The film received positive reception from most of Quentin Tarantino’s films. Once upon a time in Hollywood, with multiple A-stars in the cast, Rotten Tomatoes received an 86% approval rating
