Fargo Resources

Trivia, goofs, cast members, technical specifics. This database lives up to its title.

Check out the (generally glittering) reviews of Fargo, collected from its debut through the present, if you want. Some of these critics probably have some insights.

If you really want to go deep into the ancient Minnesotan lore of Fargo, you should check this site out. It covers both the movie and the TV series.

All things Coen. If you think Fargo was "quirky," try watching Barton Fink.

This guy goes academic on the Coens, extrapolating deep ideas from their cinematic work. Curl up with it in a bubble bath or while pondering reality in a classic, fist-under-chin thinker's pose.

Want more Coen? Dive into this collection of interviews. You get it straight from the horse's mouth (or horses' mouths, more accurately) in this essential compendium. The cover photo is worth the price of the book.

If you want to explore the wider Cosmos of Coen, this book is the place. Fargo swims alongside The Big Lebowski, Miller's Crossing, The Man Who Wasn't There, and other contemporary classics.

Great title, yah? Here's another deep, probing analysis of the Coens. As you can tell by the title, it focuses on their macabre aspects. Of which there are many.

And here's another analysis of the Coens oeuvre, taking us right up until recent times with 2013's Inside Llewyn Davis.

Borrowing elements from the original movie, this critically acclaimed TV series crafts a compelling narrative all its own. It was created by Noah Hawley, with the Coens' approval.

This one-off TV movie wasn't nearly as successful as the current TV show. But, hey, Kathy Bates directed it. Also, it picks off where the movie left off, as a kind of sequel. (The Coens weren't involved).

Here's the famous critic's positive take on Fargo.

This feature from The Guardian chronicles the story of a Japanese woman who journeyed to Minnesota in order to commit suicide—though originally, it was believed that she was searching for the money-filled suitcase from Fargo, thinking it was based on a true story as the movie claimed it was. Someone even made a movie about it.

This Atlantic writer delves into his own personal feelings about Fargo on the 30th anniversary of the Coens' career.

After the hit TV series' first season ended, this writer from Entertainment Weekly analyzed all the references the show made to the movie and its universe.

This writer goes deep on the Coens, offering an assessment of their entire worldview.

This New York Times profile dates back to the year the movie came out, exploring how Frances McDormand prepared for her role and "Minnesota Nice.".

It's always kind of weird to watch official trailers from the '90s… like, you weren't expecting someone to save them, but they're still around. But, hey, this is a good one.

In case one official trailer didn't satisfy your insatiable jones for official Fargo trailers… here's another.

Obviously, the internet needed to get around to this…

The most famous film-reviewing duo review Fargo: no surprise, they both liked it. Ebert said it was like an entire "film-festival" in one movie, and Siskel said it was the best film of the year (actually, they both did).

McDormand receives the Oscar for best actress. She's pretty floored, though it was an easy pick, in our opinion.

A short YouTube video with William H. Macy discussing his character.

This isn't a Fargo-centric interview, but it gives plenty of insight into the Coens' craft.

Here's the Fargo soundtrack, featuring a motif plucked from a Norwegian folk song, "The Lost Sheep."

Here's the pair of masterminds behind Fargo: Ethan is on the left, Joel is on the right.

The Coens at work on the set with Frances McDormand.

Even the directors had to suit up.

Here's a great still of Jerry What-Possibly-Could-Go-Wrong Lundegaard.

This Bunyan statue wasn't just built for the movie—it's an actual classic landmark. But it's not in Brainerd; it's in Bemidji, MN. Plus, unlike the movie's Bunyan, this guy's got Babe the Blue Ox in tow.

Check out this still from the movie's most infamous scene… if you can stomach it.

This snow globe must be one of the weirdest pieces of promotional junk ever released.

Chief Gunderson has no fear (well…) in this classic photo of Marge apprehending Gaear in the grisly act.