The Long Goodbye (1973)
Kernel Score: 83% · 742 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Released: 1973-03-08
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch The Long Goodbye
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Fandango at Home, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
The Long Goodbye parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Long Goodbye is an R-rated neo-noir crime drama involving murder, infidelity, alcoholism, and heavy smoking.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes murder and a mission of violence typical of 1970s detective noir.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Features chain smoking and alcoholism as recurring elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe
- Nina van Pallandt as Eileen Wade
- Sterling Hayden as Roger Wade
- Mark Rydell as Marty Augustine
- Henry Gibson as Dr. Verringer
- David Arkin as Harry
- Jim Bouton as Terry Lennox
- Warren Berlinger as Morgan
- Jo Ann Brody as Jo Ann Eggenweiler
- Stephen Coit as Detective Farmer
The Long Goodbye FAQ
Is The Long Goodbye good?
The Long Goodbye has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 742 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Long Goodbye?
In the US you can stream The Long Goodbye on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Long Goodbye OK for kids?
The Long Goodbye is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Long Goodbye is an R-rated neo-noir crime drama involving murder, infidelity, alcoholism, and heavy smoking.
What movies are like The Long Goodbye?
If you liked The Long Goodbye, try The Big Sleep, Gone Baby Gone, The Nice Guys and Sicario.