Movie

The Big Sleep

“The picture they were born for!”

★ 7.6(1,157)19461h 54m

The Big Sleep is streaming on TCM in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Howard Hawks
Release date: 1946-08-22
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $10,682,000
Budget: $250,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Big Sleep — trailer

About The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep is a 1946 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Howard Hawks, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and John Ridgely. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,157 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Sleep in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall

Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgely

Eddie Mars

Martha Vickers

Carmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydt

Joe Brody

Charles Waldron

General Sternwood

Regis Toomey

Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia Darrin

Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)

Elisha Cook Jr.

Harry Jones

Bob Steele

Lash Canino

Dorothy Malone

Acme Bookstore Proprietress

Peggy Knudsen

Mona Mars

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookgamblingpoisonblackmaildetectivedrug addictionsisterfilm noirmurderprivate investigatorwhodunitlos angeles, californiaprivate detectivebook storemissing person

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Sleep in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Big Sleep on TCM. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Big Sleep on Netflix?+

The Big Sleep is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on TCM.

How long is The Big Sleep?+

The Big Sleep has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in The Big Sleep?+

The Big Sleep stars Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers and Louis Jean Heydt.

When did The Big Sleep come out?+

The Big Sleep is a 1946 movie directed by Howard Hawks.

What genre is The Big Sleep?+

The Big Sleep is Mystery, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Big Sleep?+

The Big Sleep was directed by Howard Hawks.