The Big Lebowski

1998, Comedy, 1h 57m

109 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Typically stunning visuals and sharp dialogue from the Coen Brothers, brought to life with strong performances from Goodman and Bridges. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski who insists on being called "the Dude," a laid-back, easygoing burnout who happens to have the same name as a millionaire whose wife owes a lot of dangerous people a whole bunch of money -- resulting in the Dude having his rug soiled, sending him spiraling into the Los Angeles underworld.
  • Rating:
    R (Drug Content|Brief Violence|Pervasive Strong Language|Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Joel Coen
  • Producer:
    Ethan Coen
  • Writer:
    Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $17.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Gramercy Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Jeff Bridges
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski
John Goodman
Walter Sobchak
Julianne Moore
Maude Lebowski
Steve Buscemi
Donny
Peter Stormare
Nihilist (Ulee Kunkel)
David Huddleston
Jeffrey Lebowski
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Brandt
Flea
Nihilist
Leon Russom
Malibu Police Chief
Sam Elliott
The Stranger
Tara Reid
Bunny Lebowski
David Thewlis
Knox Harrington
Ben Gazzara
Jackie Treehorn
Joel Coen
Director
Ethan Coen
Writer
Joel Coen
Writer
Tim Bevan
Executive Producer
John Cameron
Co-Producer
Ethan Coen
Producer
Eric Fellner
Executive Producer
Carter Burwell
Original Music
Roger Deakins
Cinematographer
Ethan Coen
Film Editor
Joel Coen
Film Editor
Tricia Cooke
Film Editor
John S. Lyons
Casting
Rick Heinrichs
Production Design
John Dexter
Art Director
Chris Spellman
Set Decoration
Mary Zophres
Costume Designer
John Cameron
Unit Production Manager
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Critic Reviews for The Big Lebowski

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Audience Reviews for The Big Lebowski

  • Sep 09, 2016
    Visually tasteful and fluid chemistry and performances for a Coen Brothers' cult film. The Big Lebowski is a simple story that requires no over-analyzing to delve into its narrative and concept. It's effective, humorous and overall a wacky classic. 4/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Feb 05, 2016
    One of the best comedies ever and a personal favourite of mine. The Big Lebowski is by far one of the Coen brothers' best film and a film you should definitely check out. If you don't at least like this film... Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
    Mr N Super Reviewer
  • Sep 13, 2015
    Absolutely ridiculous and strange in the best way possible.
    Kameron W Super Reviewer
  • Apr 24, 2015
    I just don't like it.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
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