PhiloFargo (1996)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores universal themes of human greed, moral weakness, and the absurd consequences of individual choices, without advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic critiques, thus landing on a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with the demographics of its setting, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on individual moral failings and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or incorporate central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film subtly affirms the moral values embodied by its protagonist, Marge Gunderson. Her character, representing honesty, kindness, and a strong sense of justice, stands in stark contrast to the greed and violence of others, implicitly endorsing a worldview often associated with Christian ethics in the Midwestern setting.
The film "Fargo" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on heterosexual characters and their struggles, with no elements that would allow for an evaluation of LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Fargo (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters were drawn and subsequently had their gender altered.
Fargo (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for these characters to have their race altered from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.4
8.8
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