A Serious Man
2009, English. Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen.
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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. He scrambles to find a semblance of meaning as he loses control of nearly every aspect of his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,494 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Serious Man
A Serious Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Joel CoenDirector
- Ethan CoenDirector
- Michael StuhlbargLarry Gopnik
- Richard KindUncle Arthur
- Fred MelamedSy Ableman
- Sari LennickJudith Gopnik
- Aaron WolffDanny Gopnik
- Jessica McManusSarah Gopnik
- Peter BreitmayerMr. Brandt
- Brent BraunschweigMitch Brandt
- David KangClive Park
- Benjamin PortnoeDanny's Reefer Buddy
- Jack SwilerBoy on Bus
- Andrew S. LentzCursing Boy on Bus
Details
- Released
- 2 October 2009
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $31M
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A Serious Man: quick answers
Is A Serious Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,494 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Serious Man?
A Serious Man runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does A Serious Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Serious Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Serious Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Serious Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Serious Man on?
A Serious Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Serious Man?
If you liked A Serious Man, try Wonder Boys, Election, Class.
Who directed A Serious Man?
A Serious Man (2009) was directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen and stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed.