10 Best Characters in 'The Big Lebowski', Ranked

In 1998, the directorial duo Ethan and Joel Coen released what would become one of the most beloved cult movies of all time with The Big Lebowski. In 1990s Los Angeles, "The Dude" Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) is mistaken for a millionaire who shares the same name as him, leading to all sorts of trouble. After trying to extort him for money that he doesn't have, a pair of thugs soil The Dude's rug. Looking for restitution from the millionaire Lebowski (David Huddleston), The Dude recruits the help of his Vietnam veteran friend Walter (John Goodman) and bowling teammate Donnie (Steve Buscemi).