The Big Lebowski

A 1998 cult comedy by the Coen brothers. Jeff Lebowski, known as "The Dude" (Jeff Bridges), is a laid-back, unemployed slacker living in Los Angeles, spending his days bowling with his friends—the hot-tempered Vietnam veteran Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) and the quiet, naïve Donny (Steve Buscemi). One day, thugs mistakenly take him for a millionaire with the same name and demand repayment of a debt. When The Dude realizes the mix-up, he decides to meet the real Jeffrey Lebowski (David Huddleston) to get compensation for his ruined rug. However, he soon finds himself caught in a bizarre series of events involving kidnapping, deception, and eccentric characters like the enigmatic Maude (Julianne Moore) and the erratic Nihilist (Peter Stormare). The film is filled with absurd humor, philosophical undertones, and a distinct 90s atmosphere.