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A Serious Man

"Accept mystery."

October 2, 2009 1h 46m 6.7/10 (2,267 votes)

Originally released in 2009. A Serious Man is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ethan Coen.

Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, and Fred Melamed

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (2,267 votes)
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Budget $7M Production budget
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Box Office $31.4M 4.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$31,400,000

Production Companies

  • Focus Features
  • StudioCanal
  • Relativity Media
  • Working Title Films
  • Mike Zoss Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Serious Man about?

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 po...

Who directed A Serious Man?

A Serious Man was directed by Ethan Coen.

How long is A Serious Man?

A Serious Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was A Serious Man released?

A Serious Man was released on October 2, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Serious Man?

The main cast of A Serious Man includes Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, Aaron Wolff.

Is A Serious Man worth watching?

A Serious Man has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 2,267 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.