The Big Sleep (1946)
Overview
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 The Big Sleep
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +1 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +4 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +4 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Big Sleep in 36 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Big Sleep about?
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. The Big Sleep is a Mystery, Crime, Thriller movie, released on 1946-08-22, runtime 114 minutes.
Is The Big Sleep worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Big Sleep 7.6 out of 10 from 1,219 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Big Sleep?
In the United Kingdom, The Big Sleep streams on HBO Max and Now TV Cinema and can be rented from Apple TV and Rakuten TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Howard Hawks
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe
- Lauren Bacall as Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
- John Ridgely as Eddie Mars
- Martha Vickers as Carmen Sternwood
- Louis Jean Heydt as Joe Brody
- Charles Waldron as General Sternwood
- Regis Toomey as Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
- Sonia Darrin as Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Harry Jones
- Bob Steele as Lash Canino
- Dorothy Malone as Acme Bookstore Proprietress
- Peggy Knudsen as Mona Mars
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Sources
Details and the 7.6/10 rating from The Big Sleep on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.