The Long Goodbye (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1973, The Long Goodbye is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Altman, running about 112 minutes. “Nothing says goodbye like a bullet…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
Who’s in it. The Long Goodbye stars Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe, Nina van Pallandt as Eileen Wade, Sterling Hayden as Roger Wade and Mark Rydell as Marty Augustine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Long Goodbye has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $959K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Goodbye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Goodbye tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Goodbye (1973)?
- In US, The Long Goodbye is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Goodbye worth watching?
- The Long Goodbye holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Goodbye?
- The Long Goodbye stars Elliott Gould, Nina van Pallandt, Sterling Hayden, Mark Rydell and David Arkin.
- When was The Long Goodbye released?
- The Long Goodbye was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.