Share:

The Big Sleep(Movie, 1946)

FSK: 16+ years
| 1h 56min | Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The Big SleepRating: 3.8/5 (with 427427 votes)
The Big Sleep is a 1946 American film noir directed by Howard Hawks. William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman co-wrote the screenplay, which adapts Raymond Chandler's 1939 novel. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe and Lauren Bacall as Vivian Rutledge in a story that begins with blackmail and leads to multiple murders. Initially produced in late 1944, the film's release was delayed by over a year due to the studio wanting to release war films in anticipation of the end of World War II. A cut was released to servicemen overseas in 1945 shortly after its completion. During its delay, Bogart and Bacall married and Bacall was cast in Confidential Agent. When that movie failed, reshoots were done in early 1946 meant to take advantage of the public's fascination with "Bogie and Bacall". The Big Sleep was finally released by Warner Bros. on August 31, 1946. The film was a critical and commercial success, and led to two more "Bogie and Bacall" films by Warner Bros.: Dark Passa... ()
Movie poster of The Big Sleep

Where to watch The Big Sleep (cinema/streaming/download)?

"The Big Sleep" is currently available on 2 providers. The Big Sleep can be rented on Amazon Instant Video and Apple / iTunes Store (SD/HD/4K) or purchased on Amazon Instant Video and Apple / iTunes Store (as a download from the website or as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD).

Offers for Germany
Subscription
Rent
|
Amazon Instant Video
Available languages: German, English
Available subtitles: German, English
Duration: 1h 53min
|
Apple / iTunes Store
Duration: 1h 49min
Buy
|
Amazon Instant Video
Available languages: German, English
Available subtitles: German, English
Duration: 1h 53min
|
Apple / iTunes Store
Duration: 1h 49min
Free/Ads
Also available at Amazon.de on: Blu-ray

About 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.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Trailer for The Big Sleep + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

The Big Sleep (1946) Original Trailer [FHD](Trailer, 1:55)

Play VideoPlay Video

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Based on the work of: Raymond Chandler ("The Big Sleep")
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 26 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Catalan (CA), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Persian (FA), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Lithuanian (LT), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 08/23/1946
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"À Beira do Abismo"
"Πάθος και Αίμα"
"명탐정 필립"
Budget: 1,600,000 USD
Revenue: 4,900,000 USD (= 306%)
Color: Black & White (B/W)

Movie recommendations for The Big Sleep

If you like The Big Sleep then you might also like the following movies:

Mistertao

Certification unknown

1988 | 3.3/5 | 3min

The Age of Swordfish

Certification unknown

1955 | 3.2/5 | 11min

Out of the Past

Certification unknown

1947 | 3.8/5 | 1h 37min

In a Lonely Place

Certification unknown

1950 | 3.8/5 | 1h 34min

The Third Man

FSK: 12+ years

1949 | 4.0/5 | 1h 45min

Poor Pierrot

Certification unknown

1892 | 3.0/5 | 4min

To Have and Have Not

Certification unknown

1945 | 3.7/5 | 1h 40min

Similar movies as The Big Sleep

These movies are similar to The Big Sleep (story/era etc.):

The Star Chamber

FSK: 12+ years

1983 | 3.0/5 | 1h 45min

The Hotel New Hampshire

FSK: 16+ years

1984 | 2.8/5 | 1h 49min

Playing God

FSK: 16+ years

1997 | 2.8/5 | 1h 34min

Cherry Falls

FSK: 16+ years

2000 | 2.6/5 | 1h 32min

Freeze Frame

Certification unknown

2004 | 3.2/5 | 1h 39min

Garden of Love

Certification unknown

2003 | 2.1/5 | 1h 26min

Feeling Minnesota

Certification unknown

1996 | 2.7/5 | 1h 39min

Sabotage

FSK: 12+ years

1937 | 3.4/5 | 1h 17min

Other movies with this title: The Big Sleep (GB/US, 1978)

WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:6708, Added: 02/18/2018, Last updated: 03/11/2024