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A charismatic couple embarks on a violent crime spree, captivating the nation and blurring the lines between celebrity and infamy. As their body count reaches 52, the film explores the sensationalist media’s role in amplifying their notoriety and examining the unsettling fascination with violence and moral decline in American culture. Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis star alongside Robert Downey Jr.

A charismatic couple embarks on a violent crime spree, captivating the nation and blurring the lines between celebrity and infamy. As their body count reaches 52, the film explores the sensationalist media’s role in amplifying their notoriety and examining the unsettling fascination with violence and moral decline in American culture. Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis star alongside Robert Downey Jr.

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Metacritic

74

Metascore

6.9

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

51%

TOMATOMETER

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81%

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

71

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User Score

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Awards & Nominations for Natural Born Killers

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52nd Golden Globe Awards 1995

Oliver Stone
Nomination

Best Director

Oliver Stone

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Mickey Knox and his wife Mallory find themselves at a seemingly ordinary roadside café located in the stark New Mexico desert. They appear to be typical patrons, with Mickey savoring key lime pie and Mallory delighting in the lively rhythm of rock ‘n’ roll as she dances to the jukebox. However, the peaceful atmosphere shatters when a group of rowdy rednecks arrives; one of them begins to dance and flirt with Mallory. Although she initially plays along, the situation escalates when she unexpectedly shatters his beer bottle. This sparks a brutal fistfight in which Mallory showcases her fierce fighting skills, delivering a devastating blow to the man. When another cowboy tries to intervene, Mickey retaliates by severing the man’s finger and stabbing him mercilessly with a large Bowie knife.

In a horrifying chain of events, Mickey and Mallory embark on a killing spree, taking down the patrons in the café with chilling indifference. They even resort to a macabre game of “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe” to decide the fate of the last two remaining customers. Their final act of violence culminates in the senseless slaughter of Mabel, the waitress, before they leave behind one lone survivor: a cook who they make promise to remember their names and recount the deeds to the authorities. The couple then passionately embrace, declaring their undying love amidst the chaos they have created.

As the night deepens in the desert, Mickey and Mallory reminisce about their first meeting, transporting the audience to a flashback where a younger Mickey, working as a butcher’s deliveryman, arrives at Mallory’s home. There, she lives under the shadow of her abusive father (played by Rodney Dangerfield), a neglectful mother (portrayed by Edie McClurg), and a younger brother named Kevin. The flashback unfolds with a nostalgic 1950s sitcom aesthetic, complete with canned laughter, showcasing the horrific treatment Mallory endures at the hands of her father. Mickey finds himself captivated by Mallory’s spirit, and together they hatch a deadly plan, resulting in the gruesome murder of her father and the death of her mother in a fiery blaze.

In a bizarre twist, the couple marks their union with snake wedding bands, infusing their blood into a river below as they throw caution to the wind. Their twisted journey takes a dark turn as Mickey’s desire leads to a fatal encounter with a mechanic, an encounter marked by Mallory’s explosive rage when things do not go as she wishes.

As their rampage continues, the couple claims numerous lives — 48 in total across Route 666 in New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah — all while evading two followers: Detective Jack Scagnetti, who is obsessed with Mallory and sees their story as a means to fame, and Wayne Gale, a journalist with a penchant for sensationalism who raises the couple to almost mythic status through his show, “American Maniacs.”

Amidst their violent odyssey, they encounter a Navajo man, Warren Red Cloud, and his innocent grandson, only to descend further into madness as they murder the Navajo after Mickey succumbs to rage. For the first time, guilt intertwines with their hearts as they grapple with the act they’ve committed. Their tumultuous adventure climaxes when they attempt to seek medical help after being bitten by rattlesnakes.

As the net tightens around them, the law catches up; Mallory is swiftly captured and brutally assaulted by vengeful policemen. The situation spirals into chaos as Mickey and Mallory find themselves in a life-or-death standoff with Detective Scagnetti, who threatens Mallory. What follows is a violent clash, ultimately culminating in their capture and incarceration.

One year later, with blood still on their hands, they are surprisingly still alive in prison and continuing to kill. Their impending transfer to a mental facility sets the stage for the ultimate showdown. Mickey, now prepared for a live interview with Wayne Gale, seizes the moment. His declaration of “natural born killer” ignites a riot within the prison walls, plunging everything into mayhem.

In a final, frenzied escape, Mickey, Mallory, and Wayne become embroiled in a violent firefight, leading to the vengeful demise of many. As they make their way through the wreckage, a tragic twist awaits Wayne Gale, who ultimately becomes yet another victim of their blood-soaked love story.

Years later, the image of a mobile home gleams in the sunlight. Mickey drives the vehicle while Mallory — now pregnant — cradles their children, completing the haunting circle of their dark yet strangely romantic tale.

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Cars Featured in Natural Born Killers

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Cadillac

1957

unknown

Chevrolet

Advance-Design 3100

Chevrolet

1973

C/K-Series

Chevrolet

1986

Caprice

Chevrolet

1974

Corvette Stingray C3

Dodge

1970

Challenger R/T

Ford

1973

F-Series

Ford

1992

F-Series

Ford

1992

Mustang

Ford

1958

Thunderbird

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