Movie
Where to Watch The Big Sleep (1978) in the US
- 1978
- R
- 1h 39m
- 5.8IMDb
- 57%Rotten Tomatoes
The Big Sleep is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) is asked by the elderly General Sternwood (James Stewart) to investigate an attempt at blackmail on one of his daughters. He soon finds that the attempt is half-hearted at best, and seems to be more connected with the disappearance of the other daughter's husband, Rusty Regan (David Savile). Rusty's wife seems unconcerned with his disappearance, further complicating the mystery. Only General Sternwood seems concerned as mobsters and hired killers continue to appear in the path of the investigation.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Writer
- Michael Winner, Raymond Chandler
- Starring
- Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone
Details
- Release date
- Apr 7, 1978
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Where to Watch The Big Sleep (1978) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Big Sleep in the United States?
- The Big Sleep is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and Shout! Factory. Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Big Sleep or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and Shout! Factory. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Big Sleep for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.
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