The Big Lebowski Timeline ( Real )

film_release
March 6, 1998

Release of The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski, directed by the Coen Brothers, was released in the United States.

film_production
1997

Filming of The Big Lebowski

Principal photography for The Big Lebowski took place in Los Angeles and other locations, capturing the film's iconic settings and visual style.

film_creation
1996

Creation of The Big Lebowski

Joel and Ethan Coen wrote the screenplay for The Big Lebowski, creating the characters and story that became a cult classic.

The Big Lebowski Timeline ( Fictional )

crime_incident
Early 1990s

The Dude is attacked

The Dude is roughed up by two thugs who mistake him for Jeffrey Lebowski and pee on his rug.

meeting
Early 1990s

The Dude meets the Big Lebowski

The Dude visits the wealthy Jeffrey 'The Big' Lebowski to seek compensation for his soiled rug.

request
Early 1990s

The Dude is asked to deliver ransom money

The Big Lebowski asks The Dude to deliver $1 million ransom money for his kidnapped wife, Bunny.

crime_incident
Early 1990s

Ransom exchange is botched

The Dude delivers the ransom money, which disappears under mysterious circumstances.

revelation
Early 1990s

Bunny is found safe

It is revealed that Bunny was never actually kidnapped.

confrontation
Early 1990s

The Dude confronts Jackie Treehorn

The Dude and Walter confront Jackie Treehorn over the ransom money and his involvement.

kidnapping
Early 1990s

The Dude and Walter kidnap the real Bunny

Walter and The Dude kidnap Bunny to uncover the truth.

resolution
Early 1990s

The Dude resolves the conflict

The Dude pieces together the events, returns the money, and seeks to restore some normalcy.