The Big Sleep (1946)

Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail--and what might be love.

All Releases

Domestic (49.3%)
$25,556
International (43.1%)
$22,356
Worldwide
$51,835
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Earliest Release DateAugust 31, 1946 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 54 min
GenresCrime Drama Film-Noir Mystery Thriller

By Release

Release GroupRolloutMarketsDomesticInternationalWorldwide
Original ReleaseAugust 31, 1946Domestic, APAC$785
2010 Re-releaseDecember 31, 2010United Kingdom$21,905$21,905
2012 Re-releaseFebruary 2, 2012New Zealand$451$451
2021 Re-releaseDomestic, APAC$25,556$28,694

By Region

Domestic# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
Domestic2$25,55615,843
EMEA# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
United Kingdom1$21,9057,889
APAC# ReleasesLifetime GrossRank
New Zealand1$4517,777