Where can I watch Fargo (1996)?

In US, Fargo is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Fargo worth watching?

Fargo holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.

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

When was Fargo released?

Fargo was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.

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Fargo (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 7.9

Released in 1996, Fargo is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joel Coen, running about 98 minutes. “A lot can happen in the middle of nowhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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!

Who’s in it. Fargo stars Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, William H. Macy as Jerry Lundegaard, Steve Buscemi as Carl Showalter and Harve Presnell as Wade Gustafson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Fargo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $60.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fargo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fargo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fargo (1996)?: In US, Fargo is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Fargo worth watching?: Fargo holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Fargo?: Fargo stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Harve Presnell and Peter Stormare.
When was Fargo released?: Fargo was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.