The Big Lebowski is a 1998 American live-action/animated comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey “The Dude” Leboswki a Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler. The film’s supporting cast includes John Goodman Steve Buscemi Philip Seymour Hoffman Sam Elliott Tara Reid and Julianne Moore.
The film is loosely based on the novel The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. The Dude is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski who is then roughed up and has his precious rug peed on. In search of recompense The Dude tracks down his namesake who offers him a job to deliver the ransom from a kidnapping. Meanwhile The Dude’s looseliving acquaintances enter into their own ambiguous dealings.
Rated R for pervasive strong language drug content sexuality and brief violence The Big Lebowski was a box office disappointment grossing only $17 million in the United States on a $15 million budget. Nonetheless the film has become a cult classic with an enduring popularity that has led to repeated releases and a devoted following.
Critical reception of the film was largely positive; reviewers praised the acting writing humor and visual style. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 91% “Certified Fresh” rating based on 90 reviews with a weighted average of 8.2/10. The site’s consensus reads: “The Coens’ lovably quirky comedy classic returns boasting additional scenes and new Transfer technology.” On Metacritic the film has a 74 out of 100 rating based on 28 reviews indicating “generally favorable reviews”.
The Big Lebowski was nominated for Best Picture Best Director and Best Supporting Actor at the 71st Academy Awards but did not win in any category. In 2014 the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as “culturally historically or aesthetically significant”.
Why is the Big Lebowski rated R?
The Big Lebowski is rated R because of its strong language and violence.
What kind of language is in the Big Lebowski?
The Big Lebowski features strong language throughout including many F-words.
How much violence is in the Big Lebowski?
The Big Lebowski has several scenes of violence including a characters getting shot and a character getting beat up.
Who gets shot in the Big Lebowski?
One of the characters in the Big Lebowski Donny gets shot.
Who beating up in the Big Lebowski?
One of the characters in the Big Lebowski Walter beats up another character Dude.
Is the Big Lebowski appropriate for younger audiences?
No the Big Lebowski is not appropriate for younger audiences due to its strong language and violence.
Why is the Big Lebowski considered a cult classic?
The Big Lebowski is considered a cult classic because of its offbeat humor and characters.
What is the plot of the Big Lebowski?
The plot of the Big Lebowski revolves around a man who is mistaken for another man and then dragged into a bizarre kidnapping plot.
Who is the main character of the Big Lebowski?
The main character of the Big Lebowski is Jeff Bridges’s character Jeff Leboswki.
Who mistakes the main character for someone else in the Big Lebowski?
The characters in the Big Lebowski mistake Jeff Leboswki for Jeff Leboswki a millionaire.
What is the goal of the characters in the Big Lebowski?
The goal of the characters in the Big Lebowski is to kidnap Jeff Leboswki and get ransom money.
Does the Big Lebowski have any memorable quotes?
Yes the Big Lebowski has several memorable quotes including “The Dude abides.
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What is the tagline of the Big Lebowski?
The tagline of the Big Lebowski is “Life is a lot like The Big Lebowski.
It really ties the room together.
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Who directed the Big Lebowski?
The Coen brothers directed the Big Lebowski.
Who are the Coen brothers?
The Coen brothers are film directors who are known for their offbeat films.
