A Serious Man (2009) movie poster

A Serious Man (2009)

"Accept mystery."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 88% (RT: 89%, MC: 88) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Director
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Runtime
1h 46m
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (2,308 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
88
Cast
Michael Stuhlbarg as Larry Gopnik
Richard Kind as Uncle Arthur
Fred Melamed as Sy Ableman
Sari Lennick as Judith Gopnik
Aaron Wolff as Danny Gopnik
Jessica McManus as Sarah Gopnik
Peter Breitmayer as Mr. Brandt
Brent Braunschweig as Mitch Brandt
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 2,308 votes. Critics rated it higher at 88%, but audiences were less impressed.
Overview
It is 1967, and Larry Gopnik, a physics professor at a quiet Midwestern university, has just been informed by his wife Judith that she is leaving him. She has fallen in love with one of his more pompous acquaintances Sy Ableman. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for A Serious Man was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Joel Coen, Ethan Coen cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

A Serious Man is a 2009 comedy, drama film directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen. It is 1967, and Larry Gopnik, a physics professor at a quiet Midwestern university, has just been informed by his wife Judith that she is leaving him. She has fallen in love with one of his more pompous acquaintances Sy Ableman.

The film has been rated by 2,308 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, A Serious Man delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

A Serious Man (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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