Fargo
“A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-15
Top Cast
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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
Lou
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
Tony Denman
Scotty Lundegaard
Larry Brandenburg
Stan Grossman
Michelle Hutchison
Escort
Bain Boehlke
Mr. Mohra
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.66x
+$53.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Coen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Fargo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.6M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Coen
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Carter Burwell
Roger Deakins
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Ethan Coen, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Joel Coen
Director
Ethan Coen
Producer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Joel Coen
Editor
Mary Zophres
Costume Design
Rick Heinrichs
Production Design
Ethan Coen
Editor
Ethan Coen
Writer
Joel Coen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fargo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fargo 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.
Who directed Fargo?
Fargo was directed by Joel Coen.
Who stars in Fargo?
The principal cast of Fargo includes Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, Harve Presnell.
When was Fargo released and how long is it?
Fargo was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fargo?
Fargo had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $60.6M at the worldwide box office (8.66 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fargo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fargo was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fargo?
Fargo holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).