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The Big Lebowski

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy, Crime), release year 1998, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Big Lebowski

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy, Crime), release year 1998, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1998
  • Released 06 Mar 1998
  • Runtime 117 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.1/10 from 911,908 votes
  • Metascore 71/100
  • Genres Comedy, Crime
  • Languages English, German, Hebrew, Spanish
  • Countries United Kingdom, United States

Cast

Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore

Direction and writing

Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Written by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Awards and recognition

7 wins & 18 nominations total

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