A Serious Man 2009
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SplatIt 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Larry Gopnik
as Uncle Arthur
as Sy Ableman
as Judith Gopnik
as Danny Gopnik
as Sarah Gopnik
as Mr. Brandt
as Mitch Brandt
as Clive Park
as Danny's Reefer Buddy
Director:
Writer:
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Stars:
Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, Aaron Wolff, Jessica McManus, Peter Breitmayer, Brent Braunschweig, David Kang, Benjamin Portnoe,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
106 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Serious Man
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Larry Gopnik
as Uncle Arthur
as Sy Ableman
as Judith Gopnik
as Danny Gopnik
as Sarah Gopnik
as Mr. Brandt
as Mitch Brandt
as Clive Park
as Danny's Reefer Buddy
as Boy on Bus
as Cursing Boy on Bus
as Mike Fagle
as Arlen Finkle
as Rabbi Marshak
as Mrs. Samsky
as Rabbi Nachtner
as Dr. Sussman
as Friend at the Picnic
as Clive's Father
as Shtetl Husband
as Shtetl Wife
as Dybbuk?
as Hebrew School Teacher
as Dr. Shapiro
as Larry's Secretary
as Marshak's Secretary
as Rabbi Scott
as Divorce Lawyer
as Cop #1
as Solomon Schlutz
as Hebrew School Principal
as Torah Blesser
as Magbiah
as Hebrew School Tea Lady
as D'vorah
as Sarah's Friend
as Law Firm Secretary
as Dick Dutton (voice)
as Cantor
as Detective #1
as Detective #2
as Russell Krauss
as Sci-Fi Movie Hero
as Physics Student (uncredited)
as Physics Nerd (uncredited)
as Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited)
as Physics Student (uncredited)
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