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A Serious Man is a 2009 black comedy-drama film written, produced, edited and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Set in 1967, [4] the film stars Michael Stuhlbarg as a Minnesotan Jewish man whose life crumbles both professionally and personally, leading him to questions about his faith.
Nov 6, 2009 · A Midwestern physics teacher faces multiple crises in his life and seeks meaning and answers amidst his turmoils. The film is a dark comedy with Jewish themes and references, nominated for two Oscars and starring Michael Stuhlbarg.
- (150K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- 2009-11-06
Oct 7, 2009 · A Serious Man is a 2009 comedy-drama film by the Coen brothers, inspired by the Book of Job. It follows Larry Gopnik, a physics professor who faces a series of misfortunes and existential crises in a Jewish suburb.
Academy Award-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen return to their comedy roots with this original and darkly humorous story about one ordinary man's quest to become a serious man....
In Select Theatres October 2, 2009.
- 2 min
- 1.1M
- Focus Features
A physics professor (Michael Stuhlbarg) faces personal and professional troubles in 1960s America. He seeks guidance from three rabbis, but none of them can help him overcome his serious man problems.
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- Comedy, Drama
- R
Sep 11, 2023 · A Serious Man, made right after their Oscar winner, No Country for Old Men, was less of a hit, and more of a meandering, slice-of-life gem made by themselves, for themselves. But like No Country for Old Men, this film ends rather abruptly. So, what does the ending of A Serious Man really mean? Let’s geek it out!
