Screenplay data
Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, a laid-back slacker, is assaulted by thugs who mistake him for a wealthy philanthropist also named Jeffrey Lebowski, leading to his rug being soiled. The wealthy Jeffrey Lebowski hires the Dude to deliver a ransom for his kidnapped trophy wife, Bunny, but the Dude's friend, Walter Sobchak, botches the drop by substituting the money with laundry. The Dude becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit involving Bunny, the wealthy Lebowski's avant-garde artist daughter Maude, a group of nihilists, and a pornographer named Jackie Treehorn. After a series of misadventures, including confrontations with nihilists and the death of their bowling teammate Donny, the Dude and Walter discover that Bunny was never kidnapped and that the wealthy Lebowski orchestrated the entire scheme to embezzle money from his own foundation. The Dude and Walter scatter Donny's ashes and return to the bowling alley, where the Stranger narrates the story's conclusion, leaving the Dude to continue his laid-back life.
Save the Cat beat sheet
The Dude’s laid‐back life is disrupted when he’s mistaken for a millionaire and drawn into a kidnapping caper.
Open full beat sheetJeff Lebowski is listed as Protagonist. A laid-back, unemployed slacker living in Venice, California. In the parsed data, Jeff Lebowski is connected to 31 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
31 scenes / 13 dialogue linesWalter Sobchak is listed as Supporting. The Dude's best friend, a Vietnam veteran, intense and prone to anger. In the parsed data, Walter Sobchak is connected to 16 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
16 scenes / 12 dialogue linesDonny Kerabotsos is listed as Supporting. A member of the Dude and Walter's bowling team, often confused. In the parsed data, Donny Kerabotsos is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.
9 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBrandt is listed as Supporting. The Big Lebowski's sycophantic personal assistant. In the parsed data, Brandt is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesThe Stranger is listed as Narrator. A mysterious cowboy who narrates the story. In the parsed data, The Stranger is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
3 scenes / 4 dialogue linesJeffrey Lebowski is listed as Antagonist. A wealthy, disabled philanthropist who shares the Dude's name. In the parsed data, Jeffrey Lebowski is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMaude Lebowski is listed as Supporting. The Big Lebowski's daughter, an avant-garde artist. In the parsed data, Maude Lebowski is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBunny Lebowski is listed as Supporting. The Big Lebowski's young trophy wife. In the parsed data, Bunny Lebowski is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJesus Quintana is listed as Supporting. A flamboyant and competitive bowler. In the parsed data, Jesus Quintana is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 28.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJackie Treehorn is listed as Antagonist. A wealthy pornographer.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Stranger introduces the Dude and the setting of Los Angeles.
The StrangerThe Dude shops for milk at a supermarket.
Jeff LebowskiThe Dude leaves the supermarket with a carry-out boy.
Jeff LebowskiTwo thugs break into the Dude's house and demand money.
Jeff LebowskiThe Dude discusses the rug incident with Walter and Donny.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny KerabotsosThe Dude meets the wealthy Jeffrey Lebowski.
Jeff Lebowski, Jeffrey Lebowski, BrandtThe Dude meets Bunny Lebowski.
Jeff Lebowski, Bunny Lebowski, BrandtWalter threatens Smokey over a bowling rule violation.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny KerabotsosThe Dude wakes up on his floor after a rough night, his phone rings, and Brandt calls with instructions for the ransom drop.
Jeff Lebowski, BrandtBrandt gives the Dude the ransom money and instructions for the drop.
Jeff Lebowski, BrandtWalter joins the Dude for the ransom drop, bringing his own plan and a briefcase full of laundry.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter SobchakThe ransom drop goes wrong as Walter attempts to execute his own plan, resulting in a car crash.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter SobchakThe trio discusses the failed drop and Walter's obsession with Shabbas.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny KerabotsosPolice interview the Dude about his stolen car, and Maude Lebowski leaves a message.
Jeff LebowskiThe Dude meets Maude, who discusses her art and the kidnapping.
Jeff Lebowski, Maude LebowskiThe Dude is kidnapped and taken to the Big Lebowski, who accuses him of stealing the money.
Jeff Lebowski, Jeffrey Lebowski, BrandtThe Dude and Walter discuss the severed toe.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter SobchakNihilists break into the Dude's apartment and threaten him.
Jeff LebowskiThe Dude retrieves his damaged car.
Jeff LebowskiThe Dude, Walter, and Donny discuss the nihilists and the tournament.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny KerabotsosThe Dude sits alone at the bar after Walter and Donny leave. The Stranger approaches and strikes up a conversation, offering philosophical advice before leaving. The Dude is then beckoned by Tony.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny Kerabotsos, The StrangerThe Dude discusses the kidnapping case with Maude, who reveals information about Dieter Hauff and the Autobahn album.
Jeff Lebowski, Maude LebowskiThe Dude undergoes a medical examination.
Jeff LebowskiThe Dude accidentally sets his car on fire while driving and discovers a homework assignment.
Jeff LebowskiWalter, the Dude, and Donny watch a performance while discussing their plan to confront Larry Sellers.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny KerabotsosWalter and the Dude confront Larry Sellers and his mother, Pilar, about the stolen money and car.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny KerabotsosThe Dude and Walter confront the Big Lebowski about the empty briefcase and the kidnapping ruse.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Jeffrey Lebowski, BrandtThe Dude and Walter discuss the situation while Jesus Quintana confronts them.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny Kerabotsos, Jesus QuintanaThe Dude, Walter, and Donny are confronted by nihilists who have burned the Dude's car.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, Donny KerabotsosThe Dude and Walter arrange for Donny's remains.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter SobchakThe Dude and Walter scatter Donny's ashes.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter SobchakThe Dude and Walter bowl; the Stranger narrates the conclusion.
Jeff Lebowski, Walter Sobchak, The StrangerHAS THE WHOLE WORLD GONE CRAZY? AM I THE ONLY ONE HERE WHO GIVES A SHIT ABOUT THE RULES? MARK IT ZERO!
A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski.
They called about eighty minutes ago. They want you to take the money and drive north on the 4 5.
My art has been commended as being strongly vaginal. Which bothers some men.
It's uh, it's down there somewhere. Lemme take another look.
I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that.
You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me.
They finally did it. They killed my fucking car.
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