The Big Lebowski
Released Date
March 6, 1998
Distributor
Gramercy Pictures (I)
Genre
Comedy
Rating
R
Worldwide Gross
Domestic Gross + International Gross = Worldwide Gross
$18,034,458 + $28,714,263 = $46,748,721
$18,034,458 + $28,714,263 = $46,748,721
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
About
The movie follows burnout and bowler Jeff Lebowski who has the same name as a millionaire whose wife has been kidnapped. Jeff then has to delivery the ransom but in the process ruins his rug and causes trouble.
Trivia
The nickname for Jeffrey is "The Dude." Many of The Dude's clothes are actually owned by actor Jeff Bridges.