Quick Info
- Year
- 1946
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Duration
- 114 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $0.3M
- Box Office
- $11M
External Ratings
IMDb7.6
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes76%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Big Sleep
Our Rating
7.7/10
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7.2/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.7
Acting
7.8
Direction
7.6
Cinematography
7.4
Music
7.2
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
