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Where to watch The Big Sleep(1978)

Movie · 1978 · 1h 40m · Crime, Mystery

In the United States, The Big Sleep is available to stream on Prime Video and Shout! Factory. It's also free on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream The Big Sleep

Availability in United States

Included with subscription

  • Prime VideoPrime Video
  • Shout! FactoryShout! Factory

Free

  • HooplaHoopla
  • Fandango at Home FreeFandango at Home Free
  • Shout! Factory TVShout! Factory TV
  • YouTube FreeYouTube Free
  • PlexPlex
  • Plex ChannelPlex Channel
  • Xumo PlayXumo Play
  • Tubi TVTubi TV
  • Amazon MX PlayerAmazon MX Player

Rent

  • Amazon VideoAmazon Video
  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon VideoAmazon Video
  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home
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Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

The Big Sleep plot summary

Meet Philip Marlowe. The toughest private eye who ever wore a trench coat, slapped a dame and split his knuckles on a jawbone.

Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.

Details

Release date
March 13, 1978
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Directed by
Michael Winner
Country
United Kingdom, United States
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 · 105 votes

The Big Sleep trailer

Cast

  • Robert MitchumRobert MitchumPhilip Marlowe
  • Sarah MilesSarah MilesCharlotte Sternwood
  • Richard BooneRichard BooneLash Cansino
  • Candy ClarkCandy ClarkCamilla Sternwood
  • Joan CollinsJoan CollinsAgnes Lazelle
  • Edward FoxEdward FoxJoe Brody
  • John MillsJohn MillsInspector Carson
  • James StewartJames StewartGeneral Sternwood
  • Oliver ReedOliver ReedEddie Mars
  • Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsNorris

FAQ

Where can I watch The Big Sleep?

In the United States, The Big Sleep is available to stream on Prime Video and Shout! Factory. It's also free on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy The Big Sleep?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).

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