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'Must watch' thriller dubbed 'UK Pulp Fiction' now streaming

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Prime Video is now streaming a beloved thriller dubbed the 'UK Pulp Fiction.'

Originally released in 2000, Guy Ritchie's Snatch packs as much thrill as the Quentin Tarantino classic.

It is now streaming forPrime Video subscribers at no extra cost. For those who missed the film at the height of its fame, Snatch stars A-listers Brad Pitt, Jason Statham, Alan Ford and Stephen Graham.

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Set in the seedy underbelly of London, it follows a group of criminals trying to track down a stolen diamond.

A synopsis states: "Illegal boxing promoter Turkish convinces gangster Brick Top to offer bets on bare-knuckle boxer Mickey at his bookie business.

"When Mickey does not throw his first fight as agreed, an infuriated Brick Top demands another match."

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The synopsis adds: "Meanwhile, gangster Frankie Four Fingers comes to place a bet for a friend with Brick Top's bookies, as multiple criminals converge on a stolen diamond that Frankie has come to London to sell."

Oscar winner Pitt portrays fighter Mickey, with Statham playing shady boxing promoter Turkish. Award-winning actor Benicio del Toro also stars, taking on the role of gangster Frankie Four Fingers. Meanwhile, Ford steps into the shoes of Brick Top.

The action flick earned an impressive 74% Rotten Tomatoes score, with audiences rating it a staggering 93%.

A fan raved about the thriller, penning: "All Time Classic. Pulp Fiction in the UK focused on the fallout of a rigged fighting match gone wrong. Masterfully done all around and Guy Ritchie's finest hour. Same could be said for Jason Statham."

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A second added: "One of the greatest British films made. Actors, script, direction .. everything is SPOT ON. It's worth watching more than once, which I very, VERY rarely say. Well done, Guy Ritchie!"

Another posted: "This will always be one of the classics. Worth watching no matter your age. I last watched it with my grandparents and my parents. So an age range of 24-80. And we all loved it."

A fourth declared: "Everything we have come to love from Guy Ritchie can be found in this film." Meanwhile, others have dubbed the thriller as a "must watch."

Snatch is streaming now on Prime Video

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