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The Big Sleep

5.819781h 40m15MovieCrimeMystery

Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.

DirectorMichael Winner
WriterMichael Winner
ProducersElliott Kastner·Michael Winner

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Winner

RMRobert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Philip Marlowe
SMSarah Miles
Sarah Miles
Charlotte Sternwood
RBRichard Boone
Richard Boone
Lash Cansino
CCCandy Clark
Candy Clark
Camilla Sternwood
JCJoan Collins
Joan Collins
Agnes Lazelle
EFEdward Fox
Edward Fox
Joe Brody
JMJohn Mills
John Mills
Inspector Carson
JSJames Stewart
James Stewart
General Sternwood
OROliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Eddie Mars
HAHarry Andrews
Harry Andrews
Norris
CBColin Blakely
Colin Blakely
Harry Jones
RTRichard Todd
Richard Todd
Commander Barker

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The Big Sleep — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Big Sleep on Netflix?

No, The Big Sleep is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Big Sleep on Amazon Prime Video?

The Big Sleep isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Big Sleep for free?

The Big Sleep isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep is currently the latest film in the Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Big Sleep?

Yes — Farewell, My Lovely (1975) comes before The Big Sleep in the Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) Collection.

Is The Big Sleep part of a trilogy?

No — The Big Sleep is part of the Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) Collection?

There are 2 films in the Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) Collection: Farewell, My Lovely (1975) and The Big Sleep (1978).