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A Serious Man

A Serious Man

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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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A Serious Man
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2009-10-02
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (2242 votes)
  • Budget: $7,000,000
  • Revenue: $31,400,000
  • Production Companies: Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.578
  • Languages: Yiddish, Hebrew, Italian, English

Cast & Crew

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

as Larry Gopnik

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

as Uncle Arthur

Fred Melamed

Fred Melamed

as Sy Ableman

Sari Lennick

Sari Lennick

as Judith Gopnik

Aaron Wolff

Aaron Wolff

as Danny Gopnik

Jessica McManus

Jessica McManus

as Sarah Gopnik

Peter Breitmayer

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

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Student Tries to Bribe his Professor

Advice from the Junior Rabbi

Sy Ableman Questions Larry’s Uncertainty From Beyond the Grave

Behind the Scenes Featurette

Michael Stuhlbarg On Getting The Lead Role In A SERIOUS MAN

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Serious Man?

A Serious Man is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2009-10-02.

Who are the main actors in A Serious Man?

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

Where can I watch A Serious Man online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A Serious Man is available.

Is A Serious Man based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of A Serious Man?

A Serious Man has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 2242 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of A Serious Man?

The movie had a production budget of $7,000,000 and earned $31,400,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for A Serious Man?

The soundtrack was composed by Focus Features, StudioCanal, Relativity Media, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was A Serious Man filmed?

A Serious Man was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is A Serious Man?

The total runtime of A Serious Man is 106 minutes.

Is A Serious Man suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to A Serious Man?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A Serious Man.

Does A Serious Man have a post-credit scene?

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