Peacock Just Dropped Two Quentin Tarantino Classics — Stream Them Now
Peacock just scored a killer Tarantino double feature: Django Unchained (2012) and Reservoir Dogs (1992) are streaming today, putting two of the director’s most celebrated films right in your queue.
If you feel like revisiting Quentin Tarantino's early days—or, for that matter, his Oscar-winning wild West phase—now's a good time to fire up Peacock. Two of the biggest, bloodiest, and arguably best movies in Tarantino's lineup landed on the streaming service today: 'Django Unchained' and 'Reservoir Dogs'.
What Just Dropped?
Both 'Django Unchained' (2012) and 'Reservoir Dogs' (1992) hit Peacock at the same time, which is a pretty solid double-feature if you ask me. You're getting both peak slick Western revenge and Tarantino's take on a botched heist, so that's a whole lot of guns, memorable dialogue, and—let's be honest—more than a few buckets of fake blood.
'Django Unchained': Oscar Gold Meets Western Mayhem
'Django Unchained' isn't just a revenge flick with a killer cast (Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Walton Goggins... the list goes on). It also banked serious awards attention when it came out in 2012. Tarantino won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and Christoph Waltz walked away with Best Supporting Actor. The film even got a nod for Best Picture. If you're into a story about an enslaved man teaming up with a German bounty hunter to rescue his wife—and you can handle some seriously over-the-top violence—this one's for you.
'When people ask me if movies have the power to change the world, I say, "You haven't seen Django Unchained."' — Pretty much every fan who can't get enough Tarantino-style justice
'Reservoir Dogs': Not an Instant Hit, Now a Cult Favorite
Jump back two decades, and you've got 'Reservoir Dogs', Tarantino's first-ever feature. At the time, this wasn't exactly a commercial blockbuster, but it quickly earned its stripes as a cult classic. We're talking six guys (including Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Chris Penn, Michael Madsen, and Lawrence Tierney) in skinny ties trying—and mostly failing—to pull off a jewelry heist. The movie is infamous for its nonlinear narrative, brutal violence, that ear scene, and a lot of guys yelling 'Mr. Pink'. Honestly, it's basically a film school staple at this point.
If You Want the Quick Version…
- What's New: 'Django Unchained' and 'Reservoir Dogs' are both on Peacock starting today.
- Why Care: One’s an Oscar-winning spaghetti western, the other is the indie crime movie that put Tarantino on the map.
- Who’s In Them: 'Django' features Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leo DiCaprio, and Samuel L. Jackson. 'Reservoir Dogs' gives you Keitel, Roth, Buscemi, Penn, Madsen, and Tierney.
- Critical Backstory: 'Django' cleaned up on the awards circuit, 'Reservoir Dogs' is now considered a classic—even if it flopped early on.
Tarantino completists and anyone in need of some sharp-tongued shootouts: you know what to do. Just remember—these are the kind of movies that stick with you… sometimes in a 'wow, that was amazing' way, sometimes in a 'should I really be eating during this scene?' way. Enjoy.