This is a selection of the 10 best characters fromThe Big Lebowski.

Tensions between the Nihilists and The Dude’s trio eventually lead to a deadly standoff.

Her minor character inThe Big Lebowskiis that of the perfectly exaggerated, spoiled valley girl.

Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi, and John Goodman in ‘The Big Lebowski’

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Tara Reid isno stranger to comedic roles, most notably for her part in theAmerican Pieseries.

Jeffrey “The Big” Lebowski is an educated multi-millionaire.

In terms of character and mannerisms, Brandt is pretty much the complete opposite of The Dude.

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Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.

It’s hard to imagine anyone else filling this role quite as well as Hoffman…

The forced interactions between Brandt and The Dude make for some ofThe Big Lebowski’s funniest moments.

Jesus leaves an impression that cements him as one of the most memorable minor characters ever.

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…Despite her limited screen time, Maude is behind many of the movie’s narrative developments.

Maude’s introduction inThe Big Lebowskiis an unforgettable one,involving nudity and trapeze-assisted painting.

Despite mostly operating as Walter’s punching bag, Donny’s demise is surprisingly emotional.

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“Shut the f*** up, Donny!”

is a timeless quotein a movie that’s full of them.

Despite mostly operating as Walter’s punching bag, Donny’s demise is surprisingly emotional.

The Nihilists stand in a parking lot before a burning car in ‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998).

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Just don’t argue with him about crossing that foul line.

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Tara Reid as Bunny Lebowski sitting in a lounge chair in a swimsuit and sunglasses in The Big Lebowski, 1998.

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David Huddleston as Lebowski in The Big Lebowski (1998).

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Philip Seymour Hoffman with round glasses and a nice suit laughing with his eyes closed in the Big Lebowski.

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Sam Elliot as The Stranger sits at a bowling alley bar in a cowboy hat and looks to the side in The Big Lebowski.

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John Turturro as Jesus Quintana gesturing and looking at someone off-camera in The Big Lebowski.

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Julianne Moore as Maude Lebowski standing in front of art looking past the camera in The Big Lebowski, 1998.

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Steve Buscemi as Donny in ‘The Big Lebowski’

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Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) wears sunglasses as he drives at night in ‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998).

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