The Big Sleep

Name: The Big Sleep
Released: 1946-08-22
Rating: 7.597

7.6/10 (1,196)

·1946· 114 min

Director: Howard Hawks

"The picture they were born for!"

Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.

Where to Watch

TCM

Trailer

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall

Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgely

Eddie Mars

Martha Vickers

Carmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydt

Joe Brody

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Charles Waldron

General Sternwood

Regis Toomey

Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia Darrin

Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)

Elisha Cook Jr.

Harry Jones

Bob Steele

Lash Canino

Dorothy Malone

Acme Bookstore Proprietress

Peggy Knudsen

Mona Mars

In brief

The Big Sleep (1946) is a mystery, crime, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,196 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 54min. You can stream it on: TCM.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Sleep online?

The Big Sleep is available on the following streaming services: TCM. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep runs 114 minutes (1h 54min).

What rating does The Big Sleep have?

The Big Sleep has an average rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,196 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Big Sleep from?

The Big Sleep was released in 1946.