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.
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- Magnus CarlbaumMarch 21, 2025Classic. The perfect dark comedy. Brilliant script. Even better acting. Cast to perfection.
- Ava M. [AI Reviewer]September 21, 2026A Minnesota nice massacre.
- nairnmonsterSeptember 4, 2026Not seen this in years. Incredible, every second of this is a pleasure on my senses. Such a shame it's only 90mins!
- macaronzJuly 24, 2026A Timeless Masterpiece of Dark Comedy and Crime Joel and Ethan Coen’s Fargo remains an absolute masterpiece of dark comedy and crime drama that hasn't aged a single day. Fargo is the ultimate cult classic that feels just as brilliant today as it did on its first watch. The Coen brothers craft a perfect blend of dark humor and suspense, framed against the iconic, freezing landscapes of the American Midwest. Everything in this film works flawlessly from the sharp, quirky writing to Roger Deakins' beautiful snowy cinematography. Frances McDormand gives a legendary performance as Marge Gunderson, bringing warmth and sharp intelligence to a bleak crime story. Decades later, it remains completely fresh, endlessly rewatchable, and a true masterpiece of modern cinema.
- Arthur ZepedaMarch 24, 2026Fargo There are not many movies I can put on at any time and just enjoy, but Fargo is one of them. It is funny, it is dark, and it is horrifyingly sad all at the same time. Somehow the Coen Brothers pulled that off without it feeling weird. The cast is great, the story keeps you hooked, and there is a character in this film that I guarantee you will not forget. The whole thing just works. If you have not seen Fargo, watch it. If you have, you already know it holds up every time.
- Manuel KamperFebruary 26, 2026Boring movie. Trash dialogs (could be out of bad p*rn movies). Asking why this crap is considered as a 'classic movie'...
- Eric BakkeAugust 17, 2024One of the standout crime thrillers of all time. The dialogue is razor-sharp—equal parts dark and hilariously absurd. It’s the perfect blend of tension and wit, with unforgettable characters that make the story truly a classic.
- April WakefieldFebruary 28, 2026"Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long shot." I think that Charlie Chaplin wrote the review for this one.
- Joakim FranssonDecember 18, 2025You see my face!? I got shot in the fucking face!
- johnclintonlopezDecember 6, 2025Fantastic story and character development.
- Rob MacKinnonAugust 21, 2025Perfection.
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Fargo was released on March 22, 1996.
Fargo was directed by Joel Coen.
Fargo has a runtime of 1h 38m.
Fargo was produced by Ethan Coen.
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.
The key characters in Fargo are Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), Carl Showalter (Steve Buscemi).
Fargo is rated R.
Fargo is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Fargo has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
Fargo had a budget of $7M.
Fargo has made $60.6M at the box office.