The Big Sleep (1946) movie poster

The Big Sleep (1946)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 91% (RT: 96%, MC: 86) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (1,135 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
86
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)
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 1,135 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 91%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated mystery films of 1946 among dedicated fans.
  • During production of The Big Sleep, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Big Sleep is a 1946 mystery, crime, thriller film directed by Howard Hawks. 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 film has been rated by 1,135 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a mystery film, The Big Sleep delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Big Sleep (1946) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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