Larry Gopnik, a Jewish physics professor in 1967 Minnesota, confronts a personal crisis as his life spirals downward, prompting a quest for meaning amidst his existential dilemmas. His professional and familial struggles, accentuated by his wife’s infidelity and a sequence of misfortunes, encapsulate his troubled journey.
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Length: 1h 46m
Genre: Black Comedy, Drama
This Title is: Darkly Humorous, Thought-Provoking
Cast
Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, Aaron Wolff
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Includes adult content, brief language, and some drug use
Trivia
- The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
- Set decoration was influenced by 1960s Midwestern Americana.
- Directed by the acclaimed Coen brothers.
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The film offers a compelling look at a man’s struggle to find meaning in life amidst chaos, characterized by stellar performances and a thoughtful storyline, although it moves at a slow pace.