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Fargo

R19961h 38mJoel Coen
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 88

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"A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere."

Jerry Lundegaard is a small-town Minnesota car salesman deeply in debt and willing to do almost anything to get out. Police chief Marge Gunderson discovers a string of violent crimes as Jerry's schemes spiral out of control.

CrimeDramaThriller
SalesclerkUnsociabilityPoliceCheatingRansomWinterKidnappingMinnesotaDark ComedyNorth Dakota

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fargo (1996) about?

Jerry Lundegaard is a small-town Minnesota car salesman deeply in debt and willing to do almost anything to get out. Police chief Marge Gunderson discovers a string of violent crimes as Jerry's schemes spiral out of control.

Who stars in Fargo?

Fargo stars Frances McDormand (Marge Gunderson), William H. Macy (Jerry Lundegaard), Steve Buscemi (Carl Showalter), Peter Stormare (Gaear Grimsrud), Harve Presnell (Wade Gustafson). The film was directed by Joel Coen.

How long is Fargo?

Fargo has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Fargo worth watching?

Fargo holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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