This darkly comedic crime drama is set against the wintry backdrop of 1987 Minnesota. Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), a desperate car salesman whose harebrained scheme to kidnap his wife and extort her wealthy father spirals into chaos. Frances McDormand’s Officer Gunderson is one of the most iconic Coen characters, her performance makes this an essential watch.

“The Coen Brothers are among the most able practitioners in America and this film is one of their best attempts to turn a familiar genre — the True Crime drama — into something miles away from the ordinary.” – Guardia