
Fargo (1996)★ 8.1/10
- Crime
- Drama
- Thriller
Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Written by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
A financially desperate car salesman’s staged kidnapping plot unravels into chaos, drawing the attention of a persistent pregnant sheriff investigating a growing trail of murders.
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0Cast & crew
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William H. MacyJerry Lundegaard
Steve BuscemiCarl Showalter
Peter StormareGaear Grimsrud
Frances McDormandMarge Gunderson
Harve PresnellWade Gustafson
Tony DenmanScotty Lundegaard
Gary HoustonIrate Customer
Sally WingertIrate Customer's Wife
Kurt SchweickhardtCar Salesman
Larissa KokernotHooker #1
Melissa PetermanHooker #2
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See all ›Awards · 3 wins, 17 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1997Oscar · Best Actress in a Leading Role
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1997Oscar · Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
- WinnerAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 1997Saturn Award · Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1997Golden Globe · Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1997Golden Globe · Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Reviews
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Francis CoboJune 15, 2025
Francis CoboJune 15, 2025Any of us trying to commit a crime.
It's more dignified than painting ducks anyway.
It's more dignified than painting ducks anyway.
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Jimmy_FergusonSeptember 2, 2024
Jimmy_FergusonSeptember 2, 2024What sets the Coen brothers' films apart is that they don't force suspense but still find a way to blow your mind. They have a knack for turning the most mundane moments into something profound and artistic, all while adding a touch of dark humor and violence to keep things on edge. And their cast is always so diverse, especially the tough-as-nails female cops who can really bring mayhem and navigate complex relationships in their films.
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Catalina_ButlerSeptember 2, 2024
Catalina_ButlerSeptember 2, 2024Life's a wild ride; you never know what's coming next. The Coen brothers' stories are about how messed up they can be. That's just how they roll.
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Amina_nealAugust 15, 2024
Amina_nealAugust 15, 2024While "Fargo" may no longer seem groundbreaking with its narrative structure, genre blending, or its mix of violence and dark humor by today's standards, its enduring appeal lies in the meticulous depiction of life around Minnesota, the detailed character portrayals, and most importantly, the unforgettable image of Marge—a righteous cop with small-town charm, vitality, and a lovable accent.
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Craig_SimsAugust 15, 2024
Craig_SimsAugust 15, 2024The insatiable nature of human greed is like a snowball, rolling and expanding until it manifests in uncontrollable violence. The Coen brothers skillfully weave in stories of ordinary people within this narrative, yet the only character who truly left a lasting impression on me was the female cop. Her inner peace clearly brought her happiness.
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Nexus StrikerJanuary 30, 2023
Nexus StrikerJanuary 30, 2023Well Yah
1. The simple empty camera shot always seems to have more meaning, but it was not captured, and the snow scene setting was not well used. 2. The whole story line is still mainstream and simple, not strong enough, and the rhythm is too gentle. 3. I want to speak "Well, yah." for thousand times.
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Leticia “Chopi” SofiroApril 12, 2025
Leticia “Chopi” SofiroApril 12, 2025Una peli hermosa. Rescato los detalles que las actuaciones se permiten en esta historia. Grandiosa
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Sergio Manuel GonzálezFebruary 7, 2025
Sergio Manuel GonzálezFebruary 7, 2025Entretenida, buena historia; una película que cumple.
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Charles_StewartSeptember 9, 2024
Charles_StewartSeptember 9, 2024O que diferencia os filmes dos irmãos Coen é que eles não forçam o suspense, mas ainda assim encontram uma maneira de te surpreender. Eles têm um talento especial para transformar os momentos mais mundanos em algo profundo e artístico, ao mesmo tempo que adicionam um toque de humor sombrio e violência para manter as coisas emocionantes. E seu elenco é sempre tão diversificado, especialmente as policiais duronas que podem realmente causar confusão e abordar relacionamentos complexos em seus filmes.
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Bernie_CrawfordSeptember 9, 2024
Bernie_CrawfordSeptember 9, 2024A vida é uma jornada selvagem; você nunca sabe o que vem a seguir. As histórias dos irmãos Coen falam sobre como eles podem ser confusos. É assim que eles funcionam.
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Gabriel_DunlapSeptember 9, 2024
Gabriel_DunlapSeptember 9, 2024Lo que diferencia a las películas de los hermanos Coen de las demás es que no fuerzan el suspenso, pero de todas formas encuentran una forma de volarte la cabeza. Tienen un don para convertir los momentos más mundanos en más profundos y artísticos, todo mientras suman un poco de humor negro y violencia para mantener las cosas interesantes. Y su elenco siempre es muy diverso, en especial las policías rudas que realmente pueden ocasionar caos y experimentar relaciones complejas en sus películas.
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Brian_IngramSeptember 9, 2024
Brian_IngramSeptember 9, 2024La vida es una experiencia salvaje, nunca sabes qué pasará a continuación. Las historias de los hermanos Coen tratan sobre lo trastornados que pueden llegar a ser. Así es simplemente cómo se manejan.



















