The Big Lebowski
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.
Critics Sentiment
Walter destroys the wrong car and the Dude's car gets vandalized
The Dude and Walter confront teenager Larry Sellers
The film jumps from its lowest point during the Larry Sellers investigation to its highest peak with Walter's car destruction rampage.
The Big Lebowski maintains consistently high audience appreciation throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers particularly loving the character interactions and absurdist set pieces. The film dips slightly during some middle investigative sequences but rebounds with its most celebrated comedic moments. Critics consistently praise the unique Coen Brothers style, memorable dialogue, and Jeff Bridges' iconic performance, though some find the meandering plot either brilliantly unconventional or occasionally frustrating.
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Jeff Bridges
The Dude
John Goodman
Walter Sobchak
Julianne Moore
Maude Lebowski
Steve Buscemi
Donny
David Huddleston
The Big Lebowski
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Brandt
Tara Reid
Bunny Lebowski
Philip Moon
Treehorn Thug
Mark Pellegrino
Treehorn Thug
Peter Stormare
Nihilist
Flea
Nihilist
Torsten Voges
Nihilist
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Smokey
Jack Kehler
Dude's Landlord
John Turturro
Jesus Quintana
James G. Hoosier
Quintana's Partner
Carlos Leon
Maude's Thug
Terrence Burton
Maude's Thug
Richard Gant
Older Cop
Christian Clemenson
Younger Cop
Crew
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