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The Big Lebowski(1998)
Times like these call for a Big Lebowski.
7.8(12,465)1h 57m1998-03-06
ComedyCrime
The Big Lebowski Synopsis
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.
The Big Lebowski (1998) is a comedy and crime film directed by Joel Coen, released on March 6, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore and Steve Buscemi. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 12,465 ratings.
- Director:
- Joel Coen
- Writers:
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Producers:
- Ethan Coen
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $47,010,480
- Status:
- Released
The Big Lebowski (1998) Trailer
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"I'm The Dude" - Extended Preview
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The Big Lebowski Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Brandt
Tara Reid
as Bunny Lebowski
Philip Moon
as Treehorn Thug
Mark Pellegrino
as Treehorn Thug
Peter Stormare
as Nihilist
Flea
as Nihilist
Torsten Voges
as Nihilist
Key crew
Directed by Joel Coen, written by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, produced by Ethan Coen.
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The Big Lebowski Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 12,465 ratings.
r96sk
8/10<em>'The Big Lebowski'</em> is entertaining. Jeff Bridges and John Goodman are a fun duo, I even would've enjoyed this 1998 flick more if it was just those two for the whole near 2 hours. Everyone else on the cast is good too, amusing seeing Peter Stormare in a role like this - as opposed to one like John Abruzzi. Speaking of <em>'Prison Break'</em>, Jonathan Krantz is also in this! The film starts like a house on…
Reviewed on June 24, 2023
CinemaSerf
7/10The “Dude” (Jeff Bridges) just wants to go through life drinking and bowling so is a bit narked when two thugs break into his apartment demanding cash! They’ve got the wrong “Lebowski” but only discover that after they’ve micturated on his rug! Determined to get some recompense, he goes to the correct one (David Huddleston) where he is given short shrift but decides to help himself to one of the many rugs that dot…
Reviewed on March 13, 2025
misubisu
10/10**Score: 20/10 A Perfect, Unassailable, and Utterly Timeless Masterpiece** Some films are good. Some films are great. And then there is *The Big Lebowski* a film that transcends criticism, defies genre, and somehow gets better with every single viewing. It is, quite simply, one of the best movies ever made. Watching it 28 years after it was made, and it has lost nothing. Not a single frame, not a single line, not a…
Reviewed on June 29, 2026
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The Big Lebowski – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Lebowski online?
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The Big Lebowski (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Big Lebowski?
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The main cast of The Big Lebowski (1998) includes Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi and David Huddleston. The film was directed by Joel Coen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Lebowski released?
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The Big Lebowski was released on March 6, 1998 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Big Lebowski worth watching?
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The Big Lebowski (1998) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 12,465 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Big Lebowski?
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Yes. The official The Big Lebowski trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.