Looking to watch The Big Sleep? Michael Winner's 1978 Crime film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Plex, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, and Plex Channel. Rental options start at $2.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Big Sleep starting from $4.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $3.99
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Amazon Prime Video
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Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Hoopla
Watch free
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Plex
Stream with ads
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Fandango at Home Free
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YouTube Free
Stream with ads
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Amazon MX Player
Stream with ads
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Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
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Shout! Factory TV
Stream with ads
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Tubi TV
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Plex Channel
Stream with ads
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Prices last updated September 25, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Big Sleep is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video instead.
Yes, The Big Sleep is available to watch for free on Hoopla, Plex, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, Plex Channel.
The most affordable option is to rent The Big Sleep on YouTube for $2.99.
Yes, you can purchase The Big Sleep digitally starting at $4.99 on Amazon Video.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Mar 13, 1978
DVD
Aug 22, 2000
