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Fargo
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Joel Coen. With Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJerry 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Fargo.
MoviHero lists March 8, 1996 as the release date for Fargo. Joel Coen is the listed director. The listed cast includes Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, William H. Macy as Jerry Lundegaard, Steve Buscemi as Carl Showalter, Peter Stormare as Gaear Grimsrud. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 8, 1996
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 38m
DirectorJoel Coen
CastFrances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, William H. Macy as Jerry Lundegaard, Steve Buscemi as Carl Showalter, Peter Stormare as Gaear Grimsrud
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Fargo runs 1h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 9,547 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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“I didn't enjoy is as much as I thought I would, but 'Fargo' is still very good and something I'd obviously recommend.”
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“Saw this again recently for it's anniversary, or 4k conversion, - who cares what the reason was, it was just great to see it up…”
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“Great watch, could watch again, and can recommend.”
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“An excellent film, although the comedy is so watered down and so sarcastic that it's not funny to most people.”
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