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The Big Lebowski

"Times like these call for a Big Lebowski."

March 6, 1998 1h 57m 7.8/10 (11,866 votes)

Originally released in 1998. The Big Lebowski is a comedy/crime film. directed by Joel Coen.

Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 6, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (11,866 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $47M 3.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$47,010,480

Production Companies

  • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
  • Working Title Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Lebowski about?

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 dragg...

Who directed The Big Lebowski?

The Big Lebowski was directed by Joel Coen.

How long is The Big Lebowski?

The Big Lebowski has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was The Big Lebowski released?

The Big Lebowski was released on March 6, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Big Lebowski?

The main cast of The Big Lebowski includes Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston.

Is The Big Lebowski worth watching?

The Big Lebowski has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 11,866 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.