The Big Lebowski
“Times like these call for a Big Lebowski.”
Jeffrey 'The Dude' Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink White Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.
Where to watch The Big Lebowski in United States
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Where is The Big Lebowski streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski is a 1998 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. The cast is led by Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 12200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
The Big Lebowski was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Working Title Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 6, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Writers
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Release date
- March 6, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $47 million
- Production
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
The Big Lebowski cast & crew
The Big Lebowski was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and written by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
The cast features Jeff Bridges as The Dude, John Goodman as Walter Sobchak, Julianne Moore as Maude Lebowski, Steve Buscemi as Donny, David Huddleston as The Big Lebowski, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Brandt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Ethan Coen and Tim Bevan.
Is The Big Lebowski worth watching?
The Big Lebowski holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 12,225 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, The Big Lebowski is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Lebowski
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Cast of The Big Lebowski
Jeff Bridges
The Dude
John Goodman
Walter Sobchak
Julianne Moore
Maude Lebowski
Steve Buscemi
Donny
David Huddleston
The Big Lebowski
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Brandt
Tara Reid
Bunny Lebowski
Philip Moon
Treehorn Thug
Mark Pellegrino
Treehorn Thug
Peter Stormare
Nihilist
Flea
Nihilist
Torsten Voges
Nihilist
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The Big Lebowski — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Lebowski in United States?
The Big Lebowski is streaming on Netflix in United States.
▸Is The Big Lebowski on Netflix?
Yes — The Big Lebowski is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Big Lebowski in?
The Big Lebowski is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hebrew, Spanish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Lebowski?
The Big Lebowski runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is The Big Lebowski rated?
The Big Lebowski is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 12,225 ratings.
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