Where to watch The Big Sleep(1946)
In the United States, The Big Sleep isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Big Sleep
Availability in United States
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Big Sleep plot summary
The picture they were born for!
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 22, 1946
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Directed by
- Howard Hawks
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 · 1,207 votes
The Big Sleep trailer
Cast
Humphrey BogartPhilip Marlowe
Lauren BacallVivian Sternwood Rutledge
John RidgelyEddie Mars
Martha VickersCarmen Sternwood
Louis Jean HeydtJoe Brody- Charles WaldronGeneral Sternwood
Regis ToomeyChief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia DarrinAgnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.Harry Jones
Bob SteeleLash Canino
FAQ
Where can I watch The Big Sleep?
In the United States, The Big Sleep isn't included with any subscription, but you can 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 54m (114 minutes).
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