A Serious Man(2009)
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A Serious Man 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.
A Serious Man (2009) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ethan Coen, released on October 2, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed and Sari Lennick. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 2,450 ratings.
- Director:
- Ethan Coen
- Writers:
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Producers:
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,400,000
- Status:
- Released
A Serious Man (2009) Trailer
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A Serious Man Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for A Serious Man.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Student Tries to Bribe his Professor
Clip
Advice from the Junior Rabbi
Clip
Sy Ableman Questions Larry’s Uncertainty From Beyond the Grave
Clip
Living Arrangements Clip
Clip
Michael Stuhlbarg On Getting The Lead Role In A SERIOUS MAN
Featurette
Michael Stuhlbarg On Working With The Coen Brothers In A SERIOUS MAN
Featurette
Behind the Scenes Featurette
Behind the Scenes
A Serious Man Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jessica McManus
as Sarah Gopnik
Peter Breitmayer
as Mr. Brandt
- Brent Braunschweig
Brent Braunschweig
as Mitch Brandt
- David Kang
David Kang
as Clive Park
- Benjamin Portnoe
Benjamin Portnoe
as Danny's Reefer Buddy
- Jack Swiler
Jack Swiler
as Boy on Bus
- Andrew S. Lentz
Andrew S. Lentz
as Cursing Boy on Bus
Key crew
Directed by Ethan Coen, written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, produced by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
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A Serious Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 2,450 ratings.
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A Serious Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Serious Man online?
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A Serious Man (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Serious Man?
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The main cast of A Serious Man (2009) includes Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick and Aaron Wolff. The film was directed by Ethan Coen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Serious Man released?
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A Serious Man was released on October 2, 2009 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is A Serious Man worth watching?
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A Serious Man (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 2,450 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Serious Man?
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