The Big Sleep
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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The Big Sleep Official Trailer #1 - Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall Movie (1946) HD
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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 not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep stars Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers, and Louis Jean Heydt. Howard Hawks is the director.
How long is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
When did The Big Sleep come out?
The Big Sleep was released on August 22, 1946.
Which studio made The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep was made on a budget of $250,000.
How much did The Big Sleep make at the box office?
The Big Sleep grossed $10,682,000 worldwide, against a budget of $250,000.
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.