Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), an endlessly laid-back, White Russian–sipping bowling enthusiast living in Los Angeles, finds his peaceful existence shattered when two thugs mistake him for a millionaire with the same name, ruin his rug, and demand money his non-existent wife owes.
Seeking compensation for his damaged rug, The Dude visits his wealthy namesake, only to be drawn into a bizarre kidnapping plot involving a missing trophy wife, a ransom exchange gone horribly wrong, and a group of aggressive German nihilists.
Flanked by his hot-tempered Vietnam veteran bowling partner, Walter Sobchak (John Goodman), and his mild-mannered teammate, Donny (Steve Buscemi), The Dude stumbles through an increasingly absurd series of misunderstandings and dead ends.
Joel and Ethan Coen direct an iconic, noir-inspired stoner comedy that flips the classic Raymond Chandler detective story on its head to deliver one of the most beloved cult classics of modern cinema.
From surreal, Busby Berkeley–style bowling dream sequences to instantly quotable dialogue that defined a generation, this timeless Coen brothers masterpiece remains a hilariously unmatched cinematic trip.
Comedy, Crime
United States, United Kingdom (English, with English subtitles) 117 Min
