The Big Lebowski18

Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen | USA | 1997 | 1h 57m | Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid

LA slacker Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski gets mistaken for a millionaire by a group of hired goons claiming to be owed money. This simple misunderstanding leads to a series of strange events involving bowling, nihilists, and a missing toe in which “The Dude” is tasked with helping the Big Lebowski get his kidnapped wife back. With typically stunning visuals and sharp dialogue, the Coen Brothers deliver a stoner comedy for the ages – “Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, our opinion, man.”

Our screening on Friday 15 July will be introduced by comedian Isa Bonachera, part of the Oxford Comedy Festival. 

Reviews

‘Twenty years on, the Coen brothers’ comic masterpiece is sleeker and sharper, with even more menace and mystery. One of a kind.’
★★★★★
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

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We showed The Big Lebowski between July 15, 2022 and July 18, 2022.

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What else is on?

Today (Friday 11th July)

15:30

The Way We Talk 12A
2h 12m | Hong Kong Sign Language, Cantonese w/ English and Chinese subtitles
Three deaf friends in Hong Kong clash over identity, communication, and community. Adam Wong’s moving drama offers a rare look at deaf culture, friendship, and the tension between self-expression and society’s expectations. A quietly powerful must-see.

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18:15

28 Years Later 15
1h 55m
Danny Boyle returns with a visceral sequel to his iconic zombie thriller. Decades after the Rage Virus, survivors venture into a ravaged mainland, only to face terrifying new mutations. Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson lead this haunting folk-horror reinvention.

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20:45

Tornado 15
1h 31m
In 18th-century Britain, a puppeteer’s daughter seeks vengeance after a brutal robbery. Armed with samurai skills and stolen gold, she battles a gang of ruthless criminals in this stylish, blood-soaked thriller from Slow West director John Maclean.

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Tomorrow (Saturday 12th July)

15:45

Red Path 15
1h 41m | Arabic w/ English subtitles
Captured by extremists in rural Tunisia, two young shepherds face a brutal moral dilemma. Based on true events, Lotfi Achour’s tense drama explores trauma, radicalisation, and the endurance of innocence amidst terror. Unflinching, gripping, and deeply human.

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18:00

28 Days Later 15
1h 54m
A viral outbreak decimates Britain in this relentless horror classic. With society collapsing, survivors battle both the infected and their own desperation. Cillian Murphy stars in Danny Boyle’s game-changing thriller that redefined zombie cinema for the 21st century.

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20:45

28 Years Later 15
1h 55m
Danny Boyle returns with a visceral sequel to his iconic zombie thriller. Decades after the Rage Virus, survivors venture into a ravaged mainland, only to face terrifying new mutations. Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson lead this haunting folk-horror reinvention.

Book here


Plan your visit

Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!