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Fargo (1996)
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📖 Story
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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78
Strong recommendationHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Fargo is a 1996 film in the Crime / Drama category from United Kingdom, United States. Directed by Joel Coen. Starring Frances McDormand and William H. Macy. Runtime: about 98 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.8/10.
Genre: Crime / Drama, Released in 1996, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, United States, Runtime: about 98 minutes, Starring Frances McDormand and William H. Macy.
Runtime
98 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom, United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Frances McDormand
Marge Gunderson
William H. Macy
Jerry Lundegaard
Steve Buscemi
Carl Showalter
Peter Stormare
Gaear Grimsrud
Harve Presnell
Wade Gustafson
John Carroll Lynch
Norm Gunderson
Kristin Rudrüd
Jean Lundegaard
Bruce Bohne
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Steve Reevis
Shep Proudfoot
Steve Park
Mike Yanagita
Gary Houston
Irate Customer
Sally Wingert
Irate Customer's Wife
Larissa Kokernot
Hooker #1
Melissa Peterman
Hooker #2
Director: Joel Coen
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1What is movie Fargo (1996)?
It is a movie released in 1996 within the Crime, Drama, Thriller category.
2What is the story of Fargo?
Fargo (1996) is a movie in the Crime, Drama, Thriller category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Fargo online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Amazon Prime Video.
4What is the rating of Fargo?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 9,094 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Fargo?
Its runtime is about 98 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Fargo best suited for?
Built for anyone drawn to mystery, tension, and storytelling that prefers implication over easy answers.
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