archytele The Vault

The Big Sleep 1946

“The picture they were born for!”

★ 7.6/10 NR MysteryCrimeThriller Released
Find a cinema
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.6/10
Advertisement
Quick answer

What is The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1946
Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Release date
Aug 22, 1946
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Updated
Streaming Intelligence

Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

85 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Mystery #Crime #Thriller

Trailer

Overview

The Big Sleep is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.

Advertisement

Should you watch it?

“A hard-boiled detective is hired to protect a wealthy family's secret, spiraling into murder and intrigue.”

Reasons to watch
  • Atmospheric 1940s noir style
  • Intricate mystery with murder and blackmail
Keep in mind
  • Nearly two-hour runtime may feel long
  • Not rated, so content warnings are unclear

Watch it if you enjoy classic hard-boiled detective tales with tangled intrigue.

The film's dark, adult-oriented noir tone includes murder and blackmail, suited for mature audiences.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about The Big Sleep — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is The Big Sleep worth watching?

Cast

Verified insights

Frequently asked questions

What genre does The Big Sleep belong to?

It is classified as a mystery, crime, and thriller film.

When was The Big Sleep released?

It premiered in the United States on August 23, 1946.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour 54 minutes.

Who is the main character?

The story follows private investigator Philip Marlowe.

What is the case that starts the plot?

Marlowe is hired by General Sternwood about his youngest daughter Carmen, leading to murder, blackmail and deception.

Explore The Big Sleep

If you like The Big Sleep

See all similar titles →

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Big Sleep.

Advertisement