Fargo
“A homespun murder 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!
Where to watch Fargo in United States
Netflix
YouTube TV
Netflix Standard with Ads
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
PlexClick a service to open Fargo there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Fargo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, MGM Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan, MGM Amazon Channel, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Sooner, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, MGM Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Fargo
Fargo is a 1996 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. The cast is led by Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 9100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fargo was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and Working Title Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 8, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $61 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Writers
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Release date
- March 8, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $61 million
- Production
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
Fargo cast & crew
Fargo was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and written by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
The cast features Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, William H. Macy as Jerry Lundegaard, Steve Buscemi as Carl Showalter, Peter Stormare as Gaear Grimsrud, Harve Presnell as Wade Gustafson, and John Carroll Lynch as Norm Gunderson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Ethan Coen and Eric Fellner.
Is Fargo worth watching?
Fargo holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 9,149 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Fargo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fargo
In United States, you can stream Fargo on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Fargo
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
Fargo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fargo in United States?
Fargo is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Fargo on Netflix?
Yes — Fargo is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Fargo in?
Fargo is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fargo?
Fargo runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Fargo rated?
Fargo is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 9,149 ratings.
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