Genre: Drama/Crime

Runtime: 1hr 38min

Language: English

IMDb: 8.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

Metacritic: 85%

Wikipedia: Link

Director: Joel Coen

Cast

Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, Kristin Rudrud, John Carroll Lynch, Melissa Peterman

Plot

Fargo is a darkly comedic crime drama directed by the Coen Brothers. The film revolves around a seemingly simple plan gone awry. Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), a financially desperate car salesman, hires two bumbling criminals, Carl Showalter (Steve Buscemi) and Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare), to kidnap his wife in the hopes of extorting a ransom from his wealthy father-in-law.

However, the plan spirals out of control when a series of unexpected and comically tragic events unfold, including a murder and a persistent, pregnant police chief named Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), who is determined to solve the case.

Fargo is known for its quirky characters, dark humor, and the contrast between its brutal violence and the serene Minnesota landscape. The film is a twisted tale of crime and deception, with a unique blend of Midwestern charm and mayhem that has made it a classic in the crime thriller genre.