The Big Sleep
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Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
Where to watch The Big Sleep in United States
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Where is The Big Sleep streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, Belas Artes à La Carte, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep is a 1946 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Howard Hawks. The cast is led by Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Big Sleep was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 22, 1946, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Writers
- William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, Jules Furthman
- Release date
- August 22, 1946
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Big Sleep cast & crew
The Big Sleep was directed by Howard Hawks and written by William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, and Jules Furthman.
The cast features Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe, Lauren Bacall as Vivian Sternwood Rutledge, John Ridgely as Eddie Mars, Martha Vickers as Carmen Sternwood, Louis Jean Heydt as Joe Brody, and Charles Waldron as General Sternwood.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by Sidney Hickox, and it was produced by Howard Hawks and Jack L. Warner.
Is The Big Sleep worth watching?
The Big Sleep holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 1,159 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, The Big Sleep is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Big Sleep
Humphrey Bogart
Philip Marlowe
Lauren Bacall
Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
John Ridgely
Eddie Mars
Martha Vickers
Carmen Sternwood
Louis Jean Heydt
Joe Brody
Charles Waldron
General Sternwood
Regis Toomey
Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia Darrin
Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.
Harry Jones
Bob Steele
Lash Canino
Dorothy Malone
Acme Bookstore Proprietress
Peggy Knudsen
Mona Mars
The Big Sleep — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Sleep in United States?
The Big Sleep is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Big Sleep in?
The Big Sleep is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Big Sleep rated?
The Big Sleep is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 1,159 ratings.
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