The Big Lebowski (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1998, The Big Lebowski is a comedy and crime film directed by Joel Coen, running about 117 minutes. “Times like these call for a Big Lebowski.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.
Who’s in it. The Big Lebowski stars Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey 'The Dude' Lebowski, John Goodman as Walter Sobchak, Steve Buscemi as Theodore Donald 'Donny' Kerabatsos and Julianne Moore as Maude Lebowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Big Lebowski has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $47M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Lebowski page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Lebowski tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Lebowski (1998)?
- In US, The Big Lebowski is available to stream on Netflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Lebowski worth watching?
- The Big Lebowski holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Lebowski?
- The Big Lebowski stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore and Philip Seymour Hoffman.