The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

1998Movie117 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users89%
Director: Joel & Ethan CoenGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Dude Lebowski is a laid-back, unemployed slacker in Los Angeles who prefers bowling and drinking White Russians to working. His life takes a bizarre turn when he's mistaken for a millionaire also named Jeffrey Lebowski, leading to a series of increasingly absurd events involving nihilists, a kidnapped trophy wife, and a severed toe. As he's drawn deeper into a convoluted plot, the Dude and his bowling buddies, Walter and Donny, navigate a world of mistaken identities and eccentric characters.

Critical Reception

Initially a modest box office success, 'The Big Lebowski' has since become a cult classic, celebrated for its quirky humor, memorable characters, and quotable dialogue. While not a critical darling upon release, its unique blend of stoner comedy, noir elements, and Coen brothers' distinctive style has earned it widespread acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of stoner comedy and noir elements.
  • Lauded for its eccentric characters and endlessly quotable dialogue.
  • Appreciated for the Coen brothers' distinctive, surreal storytelling.

Google audience: Audiences love the film's incredibly quotable lines, memorable characters, and laid-back vibe. Many appreciate the quirky humor and the unexpected plot twists, finding it a highly rewatchable and entertaining movie.

Fun Fact

The character of Walter Sobchak was heavily inspired by producer John Milius, a known Vietnam War enthusiast and filmmaker, and his tendency to bring up the war in seemingly unrelated conversations.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The “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 ...
r96sk

r96sk

<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 se...
Film.Viewer.999

Film.Viewer.999

Fun, clever and engaging. Joel & Eitan Cohen's most iconic creation