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Fargo

1996 · 98 min · Director: Joel Coen

Fargo (1996) is a crime drama, directed by Joel Coen. It stars Frances McDormand and William H. Macy. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.

What Fargo Is About

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 dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fargo about?

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan.

Where can I watch Fargo?

Fargo is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Fargo?

Fargo runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Fargo come out?

Fargo was released in 1996.

Who directed Fargo?

Fargo was directed by Joel Coen.

Who stars in Fargo?

Fargo stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare.

What is Fargo's rating?

Fargo holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 84 out of 100.

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