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The Big Lebowski

  • 19981998
  • 1818
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
790K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
441
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  • Cast & crew
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Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski (1998)
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  • Comedy
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Ultimate L.A. slacker Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for a rug ruined by debt collectors, enlisting his bowling buddies for help whi... Read allUltimate L.A. slacker Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for a rug ruined by debt collectors, enlisting his bowling buddies for help while trying to find the millionaire's missing wife.Ultimate L.A. slacker Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for a rug ruined by debt collectors, enlisting his bowling buddies for help while trying to find the millionaire's missing wife.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
790K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
441
53
  • Directors
    • Joel Coen
    • Ethan Coen(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ethan Coen
    • Joel Coen
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • John Goodman
    • Julianne Moore
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Joel Coen
    • Ethan Coen(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ethan Coen
    • Joel Coen
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • John Goodman
    • Julianne Moore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 200Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #200
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 18 nominations

    Videos3

    The Big Lebowski
    Trailer 0:31
    The Big Lebowski
    A Guide to the Films of the Coen Brothers
    Clip 1:56
    A Guide to the Films of the Coen Brothers
    Movies vs. Films, and the Best of Both With O'Shea Jackson Jr.
    Video 1:20
    Movies vs. Films, and the Best of Both With O'Shea Jackson Jr.

    Photos164

    Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Big Lebowski (1998)
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    Steve Buscemi, Jeff Bridges, and John Goodman in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Jeff Bridges and John Goodman in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Ethan Coen and Joel Coen in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Jeff Bridges and John Goodman in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Jeff Bridges and Sam Elliott in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    John Turturro in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Steve Buscemi, Jeff Bridges, and John Goodman in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Peter Stormare, Flea, and Torsten Voges in The Big Lebowski (1998)
    Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski (1998)

    Top cast

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    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • The Dudeas The Dude
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Walter Sobchakas Walter Sobchak
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Maude Lebowskias Maude Lebowski
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Theodore Donald 'Donny' Kerabatsosas Theodore Donald 'Donny' Kerabatsos
    David Huddleston
    David Huddleston
    • The Big Lebowskias The Big Lebowski
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Brandtas Brandt
    Tara Reid
    Tara Reid
    • Bunny Lebowskias Bunny Lebowski
    Philip Moon
    Philip Moon
    • Treehorn Thug #1as Treehorn Thug #1
    Mark Pellegrino
    Mark Pellegrino
    • Treehorn Thug #2as Treehorn Thug #2
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Nihilist #1, Uli Kunkelas Nihilist #1, Uli Kunkel…
    Flea
    Flea
    • Nihilist #2as Nihilist #2
    Torsten Voges
    Torsten Voges
    • Nihilist #3as Nihilist #3
    Jimmie Dale Gilmore
    • Smokeyas Smokey
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • Dude's Landlordas Dude's Landlord
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Jesus Quintanaas Jesus Quintana
    James G. Hoosier
    • Quintana's Partneras Quintana's Partner
    Carlos Leon
    Carlos Leon
    • Maude's Thug #1as Maude's Thug #1
    Terrence Burton
    • Maude's Thug #2as Maude's Thug #2
    • (as Terrance Burton)
    • Directors
      • Joel Coen
      • Ethan Coen(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Ethan Coen
      • Joel Coen
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    When "the dude" Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying a debt he knows nothing about. While attempting to gain recompense for the ruined rug from his wealthy counterpart, he accepts a one-time job with high pay-off. He enlists the help of his bowling buddy, Walter, a gun-toting Jewish-convert with anger issues. Deception leads to more trouble, and it soon seems that everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists want something from The Dude. —ahmetkozan
    • rug
    • nihilism
    • pornographer
    • mistaken identity
    • death of friend
    • 370 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Hay quienes tratan de ganarse la vida sin mover un dedo... otros tienen que cortarlos. (Mexico)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
    • Certificate
      • 18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, John Goodman stated that The Dude referring to The Big Lebowski as a "human paraquat" was one of the only improvised lines to make it into the final film. Virtually every other line, including every "man" and "dude", was scripted.
    • Goofs
      When The Dude is at Jackie Treehorn's and he rubs the pad of paper with a pencil revealing Treehorn's drawing of a naked man, The Dude tears the page off the pad and quickly crumples and shoves the paper into his pocket. Later while in the Chief of Police of Malibu's office and the Chief is going through The Dude's wallet, the same paper he tore off of Treehorn's pad is neatly folded in the wallet, with no sign of previous crumpling.
    • Quotes

      The Dude: [repeated line by The Dude and others] That rug really tied the room together.

    • Crazy credits
      Baby Wranglers: Howls/Giggles/Marmots
    • Alternate versions
      The version which premiered on USA Network in September, 2000 has been severely cut (aside from the usual edits for content). Among the story lines excised are virtually all the scenes involving Jesus Quintana (John Turturro), the private eye from Minnesota (Jon Polito) looking for Bunny Lebowski and the scene where Maud is trying to conceive The Dude's child.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Making of 'The Big Lebowski' (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      The Man In Me
      Written and Performed by Bob Dylan

      Published by Big Sky Music (SESAC)

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews1.3K

    Review
    Top review
    The film with the highest rewatchability factor of all time
    It's actually kind of hard to describe this movie (and what's so great about it) to people who don't already know it and love it; as with many cult films, The Big Lebowski will either speak to you (in which case you will become a fervent follower of His Dudeness and abide by his code for the rest of your life) or, if it doesn't, the film will either leave you completely indifferent or you'll even downright hate it.

    I believe it's a very funny film and I'm sure it can be rightfully called a comedy, but don't expect punchlines, gags, jokes or slapstick - it's not that kind of comedy. If you want to enjoy this film, you have to meet Jeffery "The Dude" Lebowski on his terms, hang out with him and his bowling buddies and follow them at a their (perhaps somewhat leisurely) pace through this weird and unbelievable tale about nihilism, theft (of a car and, more importantly: a Creedence Clearwater Revival tape), kidnapping, abstract art, porn and - of course - bowling.

    The story is actually kind of simple. You see, some no-good German nihilists urinated on The Dude's rug - and this kind of aggression just won't stand against The Dude. With the help of his bowling buddies, he will do everything in his power to get someone to pay for his rug - or possibly get a new one (because that rug really tied the room together). So he embarks on this worthy quest during which he will encounter many wondrous things and fascinating people (even Jesus - who is NOT the messiah but a very naughty man).

    With Jeff Bridges in the leading role, the Coen brothers have found the perfect actor to incorporate one of the most iconic characters that has ever been created. But it's not just The Dude that makes this a winner; the whole film is such an inspired folly and simply inventive filmmaking at its finest (the hilarious dream sequence alone is worth the price of admission). The supporting cast is outstanding (J.Turturro, J.Goodman and S.Buscemi among many others), the song choices are perfect and the dialog is the funniest, most quotable in any comedy I've ever seen. This - for me - is without a doubt the film with the highest rewatchability factor of all time. 10 stars out of 10.

    Favorite Films: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls054200841/

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    Favorite Low-Budget and B-movies: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls054808375/
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 1998 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Hebrew
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Bá Tước Lebowski
    • Filming locations
      • Ralphs Supermarket, South Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
      • Working Title Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,254,458
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,533,844
      • Mar 8, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,969,081
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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