30 Coolest Movies Of All-Time

10. The Big Lebowski (1998)

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Gramercy Pictures

What It Is: The Coen Brothers' stoner-esque take on The Big Sleep, with Jeff Bridges starring as the super iconic "Dude."

Why It's Cool: The Dude is the least bothered detective ever; The Dude just wants compensation for his rug. And to bowl.

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Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.