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Prime Video Just Acquired One of the Best Comedy Movies of All Time – and It’s Got a 93% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

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I’ve got information, man. One of the funniest comedies of all time is now live on Prime Video. And it’s not just The Dude who’s staying; Rotten Tomatoes agrees, scoring the film a 93% score – exceptionally high for a comedy.

The Big Lebowski is undoubtedly an all-time classic. If you’re looking for a brilliantly written and acted comedy-noir musical, this film should be at the top of your (admittedly, probably rather short) list.

The Coen brothers and Jeff Bridges brought out the best in each other for this 1998 release, and the film quickly became a cult classic with fans worldwide revelling in the film’s abundance of quotable lines and slapstick visual humor. If you’ve seen it once, you’ve probably seen it a handful of times – to say it’s worth seeing again is an understatement.

The Big Lebowski

The guy is drinking a White Russian at the bowling alley. (Image credit: Working Title Films)

Overwhelmed by the cast

As mentioned, this film was written and directed by the legendary Coen brothers, Ethan and Joel. Actors often want to work with them when they announce a new project, so we are treated to an all-star cast, many of whom would appear in later Coen brothers films.

So you have Jeff Bridges (Throne) who leads this comedic caper as The Dude – yes, that’s his name on the credits and very much in the film. Joining him are John Goodman (Barton Fink, 10 Cloverfield Lane) and Steve Buscemi (Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, Boardwalk Empire) who form our main trio and, very importantly, the bowling team.

They face off against the hilarious Jesus Quintana, played by John Turturro (Transformers) in a bowling match, which forms a memorable, if small, part of the extended story.

The Dude is an LA slacker who is forced to unravel an incredible mystery of mistaken identity after he is attacked in his home by unknown assailants. The film takes us on a journey through the seedy side of California as Bridges and his bowling buddies attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery and somehow come out on top.

The Big Lebowski

Jesus Quintana in a purple suit points aggressively. (Image credit: Working Title Films)

The Big Lebowski also features a young Philip Seymor Hoffman (Capote, The Master, Moneyball), Julianne Moore (Boogie nights, The Hours, The Hunger Games) and even the Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ Flea.

Every character is memorable, thanks to the increasingly ridiculous storylines and settings, all held together by the perfect script and our beloved stoner hero, played so expertly by Bridges.

Made on a relatively shoestring budget of $15 million, the film grossed over $47 million at the box office , and has undoubtedly grossed much more thanks to DVD and Blu-ray sales, and now streaming rights. You can also find a series of regular “IRL” themed celebrations of the film , and a busy Reddit forum dedicated to commemorating the film, such is the lasting impression it made.

As Walter tells us, life doesn’t begin and end at your leisure — but you can watch The Big Lebowski at your leisure this weekend. And whether you’ve never seen it or have seen it multiple times, we think it’s an ideal weekend watch — and it’s free for Prime Video subscribers. Don’t want to miss out? You can always sign up for a free trial . Far, far away, man.

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Prime Video Just Acquired One of the Best Comedy Movies of All Time – and It’s Got a 93% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

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