The Big Sleep
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Big Sleep
Where can I watch The Big Sleep in the United States?
The Big Sleep is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Big Sleep on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Big Sleep is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch The Big Sleep for free?
The Big Sleep streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep scores 5.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep stars Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark, and Joan Collins. Michael Winner is the director.
How long is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did The Big Sleep come out?
The Big Sleep was released on March 13, 1978.
Which studio made The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep was produced by ITC Entertainment and Winkast Film Productions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What languages is The Big Sleep in?
The Big Sleep is in English and Italian, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.