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  • Fargo
  • Opened March 15, 1996 | Runtime:1 hr. 37 min.
  • R
    Sexuality, Language and Strong Violence
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. Read More
  • "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 Read More
  • Cast: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, Harve Presnell
  • Director: Joel Coen
  • Genres: Americana, Black Comedy, Crime Comedy, Crime

Fargo Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    It all works so well

    by redyeah

    This is that kind of movie that does not come around very often. It is full of laughs, good action, great dialogue, characters the viewer can actually care about, just all of the aspects a great film should have.

  • Must Go!

    FARGO: Still One of the Cohen's FInest Hours

    The balance of such radical elements in Joel & Ethan Coen's brilliant black comedy FARGO is so steadily on point, that one can watch it again and again and constantly be enthralled by the complexity of the characters and the meticulous way each scene is so beautifully executed. The labyrinth storyline pivots on a very desperate William H. Macy who unwisely has his wife kidnapped by two imbecile hit men ( Steve Buscemi & Peter Stormare ) that unwittingly begin a flood of problems for everyone concerned including a shrewd Frances McDormand in her Oscar-winning performance as Police Chief Marge Gunderson who knows when something just ain't right! A seamlessly stylish and extremely funny film of events that spiral out of control in the midst of a seemingly placid landscape of the Midwest. A must-see for anyone who is serious about films as well as anyone looking for top-notch entertainment with a artistic flair!

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    Coen Brothers

    I saw this after no country, didnt think this was as good, but it was still pretty exciting and gory, steve buscemis funny in it, see it, you won't be dissappointed

Fargo Critic Reviews

Must Go! Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    San Francisco Chronicle | Peter Stack

    A crime gem that is darkly funny even when it's chilling -- and certain to...

  • 100
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    Dizzily rich, witty, and satisfying.

  • 100
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Rotates its story through satire, comedy, suspense and violence, until it...

  • 90
    Washington Post | Rita Kempley

    The brothers, who have always seemed fond of their characters, have never taken...

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