Fargo (1996)
English crime film directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m 98 min
- Released
- 8 March 1996
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Fargo has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 8 March 1996. It is directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Directors
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Cast
- Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, Peter Stormare, Tony Denman, Larry Brandenburg, John Carroll Lynch, Steve Reevis, Warren Keith, Bruce Bohne, José Feliciano
- Cinematography
- Roger Deakins
- Editing
- Coen brothers
- Music
- Carter Burwell
- Written by
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Produced by
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Production
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
- Distribution
- Gramercy Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $60.6 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actress; Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; London Film Critics Circle Award for Film of the Year; New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film; Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films and 1 more
- Set in
- Fargo
- Filmed in
- Minnesota
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 March 1996
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Fargo?
Fargo has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes, or 98 min.
When did Fargo release?
Fargo released on 8 March 1996.
Who directed Fargo?
Fargo is directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.
Who is in the cast of Fargo?
The cast of Fargo includes Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell, Peter Stormare and Tony Denman.
Where can I watch Fargo online?
Fargo streams on Netflix.
How much did Fargo earn at the box office?
Fargo grossed $60.6 million on a budget of $7 million.
What is Fargo rated in the US?
Fargo is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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