Fargo
1996, Mystery & thriller/Crime, 1h 37m
104 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Violent, quirky, and darkly funny, Fargo delivers an original crime story and a wonderful performance by McDormand. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
"Fargo" is a reality-based crime drama set in Minnesota in 1987. Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) is a car salesman in Minneapolis who has gotten himself into debt and is so desperate for money that he hires two thugs (Steve Buscemi), (Peter Stormare) to kidnap his own wife. Jerry will collect the ransom from her wealthy father (Harve Presnell), paying the thugs a small portion and keeping the rest to satisfy his debts. The scheme collapses when the thugs shoot a state trooper.
Cast & Crew
Frances McDormand
Marge Gunderson
Marge Gunderson
Steve Buscemi
Carl Showalter
Carl Showalter
William H. Macy
Jerry Lundegaard
Jerry Lundegaard
Peter Stormare
Gaear Grimsrud
Gaear Grimsrud
Harve Presnell
Wade Gustafson
Wade Gustafson
John Carroll Lynch
Norm Gunderson
Norm Gunderson
Critic Reviews for Fargo
Audience Reviews for Fargo
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Nov 29, 2014Marvelously acted and just as wonderfully quirky as would be expected from the Coens, Fargo represents the brothers in fine form as they craft a juicy crime tale amidst memorable characters and sharp dialogue.Isaac H Super Reviewer
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Oct 19, 2014Fargo, in its darkness and eccentricity, proves to be too interesting to ignore and too good to not applaud.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Jul 09, 2014It's as pessimistic as it's optimistic, as serious as it's funny, and as ugly as it's beautiful.Eddie C Super Reviewer
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Jul 02, 2014God Bless Frances McDromand. Fargo is a hilarious black comedy about a kidnapping plot gone wrong. It's funny, it's violent and it's exciting. Fargo features a cast of talented actors with a cleverly written script.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
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