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Summary Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) is a car salesman in Minneapolis who has landed himself deep into debt. Desperate for money, he hires two inept crooks to kidnap his own wife in the hope that her wealthy father will pay the ransom, giving him enough cash to pay off his associates and clear his debts.

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Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 778 User Ratings
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Summary Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) is a car salesman in Minneapolis who has landed himself deep into debt. Desperate for money, he hires two inept crooks to kidnap his own wife in the hope that her wealthy father will pay the ransom, giving him enough cash to pay off his associates and clear his debts.

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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92% Positive
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8% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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92% Positive
24 Reviews
8% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 778 User Ratings
8.7
91% Positive
711 Ratings
7% Mixed
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2% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 778 User Ratings
8.7
91% Positive
711 Ratings
7% Mixed
53 Ratings
2% Negative
14 Ratings

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Production Company PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
Release Date Mar 8, 1996
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating R
Tagline A homespun murder story.
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 7 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
4 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 5 Wins & 12 Nominations