Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Kernel Score: 89% · 15,207 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1992-09-02
Runtime: 99 minutes
Is Reservoir Dogs worth watching?
Must-watch. A heist goes wrong and the survivors turn on each other in a warehouse, in Tarantino's lean, bloody and very funny debut. The dialogue and the cast make it endlessly rewatchable.
Watch it if you
- love sharp, profane dialogue
- like crime stories with few locations
- enjoy ensemble casts
Skip it if you
- dislike violence and swearing
- want a heist that shows the robbery
Best for: Crime-fan night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Reservoir Dogs
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.
Reservoir Dogs parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Reservoir Dogs is an R-rated crime thriller with graphic violence, torture, and constant profanity.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Includes a graphic torture scene, shootings, and a botched heist with bloody aftermath.
- Language: Intense — Constant, harsh profanity throughout in criminal dialogue.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some incidental smoking and drinking among the criminal crew.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Reservoir Dogs
If you liked Reservoir Dogs, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Pulp Fiction (1994) — 93%: Tarantino's next film, bigger and just as sharp
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) — 88%: Tarantino's stylish revenge story
- Inglourious Basterds (2009) — 89%: Tension-filled Tarantino dialogue scenes
- Heat (1995) — 89%: Crime epic with a heist and obsessed rivals
- No Country for Old Men (2007) — 94%: Spare, brutal crime thriller
- Le Cercle Rouge (1970) — 87%: Cool, meticulous heist classic
Director
Cast
- Harvey Keitel as Mr. White / Larry Dimmick
- Tim Roth as Mr. Orange / Freddy Newandyke
- Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde / Vic Vega
- Chris Penn as "Nice Guy" Eddie Cabot
- Steve Buscemi as Mr. Pink
- Lawrence Tierney as Joe Cabot
- Randy Brooks as Detective Holdaway
- Kirk Baltz as Officer Marvin Nash
- Edward Bunker as Mr. Blue
- Quentin Tarantino as Mr. Brown
Reservoir Dogs FAQ
Is Reservoir Dogs worth watching?
Must-watch. A heist goes wrong and the survivors turn on each other in a warehouse, in Tarantino's lean, bloody and very funny debut. The dialogue and the cast make it endlessly rewatchable.
Where can I watch Reservoir Dogs?
In the US you can stream Reservoir Dogs on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Reservoir Dogs OK for kids?
Reservoir Dogs is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Reservoir Dogs is an R-rated crime thriller with graphic violence, torture, and constant profanity.
What movies are like Reservoir Dogs?
If you liked Reservoir Dogs, try Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Inglourious Basterds and Heat.