The Big Lebowski is a cult classic that effortlessly blends absurdity with incisive social commentary. Directed by the Coen Brothers, this 1998 film follows the laid-back Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski as he navigates a bizarre world of mistaken identity and bowling tournaments. With its memorable characters and quotable dialogue, it remains a defining entry in modern cinema, captivating audiences with its unique charm. The iconic scene where The Dude confronts a group of nihilists epitomises the film's offbeat humour, while its box office performance—initially underwhelming—has since secured its status as a beloved classic. “The Dude abides” has become a mantra for fans, and the film's legacy is solidified by its place in pop culture and numerous accolades, including a 1998 Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Gather your friends and experience The Big Lebowski for yourselves; there’s nothing quite like hosting your own screening of this outrageous, laughter-filled adventure that challenges the status quo.
Create a screening
Screenwave helps film fans bring classic, cult, and fan-favourite films back to local cinemas. Anyone can start a screening, share it, and invite others to back it. Once the funding target is reached, Genesis Cinema confirms the date.
Joel Coen made The Big Lebowski for one reason — to be seen on the biggest screen possible. The kind of film that loses something on a laptop, a tablet, or even a TV. 1h 57m that deserve your full attention and a darkened room. See it properly or don't see it at all.
So create a screening. Bring your mates, your family, your colleagues, your neighbours, that friend who's never seen it and needs to. Pack the seats with people who get it — or people who are about to. This is your cinema. Your film. Your night. Make it one to remember.
Genesis is a family-run, independent cinema and arts venue in the heart of London's East End — committed to showing the best in independent and mainstream film, supporting local artists, and giving the community a genuinely great place to watch movies. Exactly the kind of cinema Screenwave was built for.
Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel is one of London's most beloved independent cinemas — five screens, nearly 1,000 seats, and a programme that runs from blockbusters to cult classics. Two screens even have boutique sofa seating. The kind of place a Screenwave screening was made for.
Multiple Screens
4K / Digital Projection
Surround Sound (Dolby 5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos)
Reserved Seating
Accessible Seating / Wheelchair Spaces
Hearing Assistance (Induction Loop / Headsets)
Step-free Access
Toilets / Accessible Toilets
Alcohol licence
Easiest by tube to Whitechapel Station, or hop on the 25 or 205 bus — both stop right on Mile End Road.
Limited Parking at Anchor Retail Car Park
No — Screenwave screenings are public, community events open to everyone.
Yes — creating a screening costs just
The screening doesn't go ahead and all backers are refunded.
Most screenings have a funding target of around £12.00, which covers the cost of bringing the film to the cinema. The total is shared between everyone who backs it.
You suggest a proposed date, which is confirmed once the screening is funded and agreed with the cinema.
Choose a film you'd love to see at the cinema.
When enough people support it, we book the cinema and secure the rights.
The screening goes ahead — or you get a 100% refund if it doesn't.
