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Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dyi
MPAA Rating R
Status Released
Release Date 1996-03-08
Runtime 98 minutes
Budget $7m
Revenue $61m
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shemdani shared a tip "Classis! it’s a true strory... 🤯"
sandy_lopez shared a tip "When everything that could possibly go wrong does! Good movie. #crime #drama"
krisperdew shared a tip "The Coen brothers best film."
joshua_smith_3234 shared a tip "Season one was the best! The following seasons are just meh."
carrie_nygard shared a tip "Dark humor lovers watch this"
paige_hall_1187 shared a tip "Terrific!"
MikeFrando shared a tip "The Cohen Brothers are one of my favorite directors. Some of the opening scenes were filmed on my grandparents farm."
jason_morrison_7743 shared a tip "So you were with the little guy...."
lee_barret shared a tip "Spoiler alert: Not A True Story [it states that it is & I was duped by this Fun Prank]"
judith_cayton shared a tip "Loved this movie"
j_dizzle shared a tip "Great film, lots of charisma in the characters. I can't believe this is based on a true story!!"
kolika_simmons shared a tip "Yikes."
abishek_gopal shared a tip "Love everything about this show"
judy_stone_2228 shared a tip "The wife sitting there knitting, looks up and sees kidnapper. Screams as they cover her head and drag her out kicking and screaming. Running with a bag on her head. And without a doubt, the specific accent the characters have because they are from Fargo. LOL"
jack_straw shared a tip "Another Coen classic..."
quincy_ebertowski shared a tip "Oh I live in Fargo"
steven_hendrickson shared a tip "I have many friends from South Dakota & yes the accent is a bit exaggerated but absolutely hilarious"
karen_jackson-willi shared a tip "Great acting and history lesson. I was impressed with Chris Rock’s dramatic performance."
vic_gallagher shared a tip "I’ve watch this so many times 🤓"
effie_cr shared a tip "better than the miniseries at least"
robert_pollack_7912 shared a tip "It’s all good don’t ya know😀"
lofton_small shared a tip "Crime and drama"
brennan_gilpatric shared a tip "Pure Coen greatness. The TV series is also spot on with the vibe of the movie"
robyn_michaud shared a tip "The entire movie. Just a great story and the ending is the best"
sergio_pellegrini shared a tip "A lot of corn brothers movie have this style, you almost cant go wrong"
halley_powell shared a tip "So good, somehow suspenseful, thrilling, and hilarious at the same time. Don’t watch this if you are easily nauseated by gore."
john_mcburney shared a tip "Good mix of human nature, funny parts, twists and turns, but it definitely reminds you it is a crime movie."
grant_guimont shared a tip "Coens!"
s.lauren shared a tip "Burn after reading!"
ann_whisenhunt shared a tip "This is a kidnapping gone bad...in so many ways. Well worth the watch."
susan_f_degnan shared a tip "Classic Dark Comedy!"
sonu_hothi shared a tip "Whole movie crew did a good job 👏"
christopher_sherman shared a tip "Fargo is classic Cohen brothers."
gloria_lowery shared a tip "These boys make good Movies. And this is one of them"
nancy_alfred shared a tip "Excellent movie for a Saturday night at home"
deborah_harrison shared a tip "The Series was much better!"
wifiyah_hakim shared a tip "Fargo T.V Series are bold. Always keeping you hyped. You will continue to watch!!"
johnny_rodriguez_9270 shared a tip "The wood chipper scene"
octavio_gonzalez_1114 shared a tip "I’m not sure because I like the entire setting and the characters so I can’t pinpoint a scene. The wood chipper scene stands out. The kidnapping scenes too. The interviews with Marge and the suspects."
mmurray97 shared a tip "It wasn’t bad.. just I wouldn’t go out of my way to watch it again."
gucchilife shared a tip "Didn't see that coming."
tracey_mcgraw shared a tip "Definitely recommend to anyone"
aimee_graham_2738 shared a tip "It is amazing. I haven’t really, no. No country for Old Men has the same kind of vibe in places but is much much darker."
alison_morse shared a tip "it's a great movie! The TV was ok too"
sarah_napoli shared a tip "I would also recommend the TV show!"
cathy_reynolds_wink shared a tip "Frances McDormand was amazing"
maude_blanchette_3154 shared a tip "The TV show Fargo is also great !"
glen_smith_2532 shared a tip "Unique and Original!"
larry_mccollum shared a tip "Classic that has sparked and amazing TV Series that should not be missed."
jarrett_hayes shared a tip "Came for the movie, stayed for the score, left with an appreciation of the simplicity that makes this movie one of the greatest in this art medium."
astrobots shared a tip "Wow, I'm floored. I knew I should have watched this so much sooner. I love the pure Midwestern gothic. It might be my new favorite. it's a brilliant character driven story. If it's been on your watchlist for a long time like it was for me, this is your sign to watch it now."
heather_galbo shared a tip "👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼"
melanie_davis_ryan shared a tip "Excellent movie! Perfectly casted and acted. I've watched it at least a half dozen times and never tire of it."
susan_powell_3560 shared a tip "That's difficult...I would say Murder on the Orient Express. The new one."
elizabeth_zelaya shared a tip "Very well planned out story lines"
rachel_gruet shared a tip "No I thought they were perfectly cast!"
ecstasyleech shared a tip "I put this movie of for a longtime thinking it was something else. Boy was I surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Great film with a very talented cast."
tj_2587 shared a tip "Fargo is one of those movies that study human nature in a way thats both hilarious and disturbing. The acting is so good."
tina_bearden shared a tip "Not sure I have only one fave movie! I have several favorites!!"
hilary_pharmakis shared a tip "Me too! Have you watched the series?"
karen_richardson_1068 shared a tip "Lives this and the tv series"
crisrosy shared a tip "A classic!"