"Fargo" is a 1996 crime-thriller film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film takes place in the fictional town of Brainerd, Minnesota, and tells the story of Jerry Lundegaard (played by William H. Macy), a car salesman who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife in order to extort a ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. Things quickly go awry, and a series of violent and unexpected events ensue.

The film features a talented cast that includes Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, a pregnant police chief investigating the crimes, Steve Buscemi as one of the kidnappers, and Peter Stormare as his partner. The characters are quirky and memorable, with a distinct regional flavor that reflects the Coen brothers' fascination with the American Midwest.

"Fargo" was a critical and commercial success, and has since become one of the most beloved films of the 1990s. The film won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for McDormand's performance. The film's dark humor, distinctive visual style, and memorable characters have made it a classic of the crime genre, and it has since inspired a successful television series of the same name.