Filming locations · Comedy / Noir
The Big Lebowski (1998)
The Dude, a laid-back bowler, is mistaken for a millionaire with the same name.
- Released
- 1998
- Director
- Joel Coen
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Shot in
- Los Angeles
Where was The Big Lebowski filmed?
The Coen brothers’ comedy has become a cult classic, with its own fan festivals.
One of its main locations no longer exists, which makes it a perfect example of what we call a “demolished” pin.
The film on a map
2 locations, in the order they appear on screen.
Scene by scene
The bowling alley
Hollywood Star Lanes (site)
The Dude, Walter and Donny bowl at Hollywood Star Lanes.
Demolished34.0906° N / 118.3050° WThe diner
Johnie’s Coffee Shop
The Dude and Walter talk at Johnie’s Coffee Shop.
Private · exterior only34.0627° N / 118.3616° W
Trivia for the obsessed
Hollywood Star Lanes was demolished in 2002.
Johnie’s has appeared in many films since it closed.
Fans hold Lebowski Fest events around the United States.