When The Big Lebowski hit theaters 25 years ago, it was a modest success, ultimately raking in an estimated $46.7 million at the global box office. That’s somewhat understandable. Though the Coen brothers had found success with movies like Fargo and Raising Arizona, their clout was more ancillary than actual. And the film’s star, Jeff Bridges, despite being famous most of his life, wasn’t what you’d call “bankable.” Over time, though, the film has become the best kind of cult classic: the kind that inspires raucous showings at repertory cinemas as well as conventions, religions, and today’s holiday, Day of the Dude.
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