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A Serious Man

A Serious Man

A Serious Man
2009 1h 46m6.7

A Serious Man

“Accept mystery.”

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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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DirectorJoel Coen
ScreenplayJoel Coen, Ethan Coen
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 2, 2009
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 46m
Budget$7M
Revenue$31M
Profit+$24M
Rating⭐ 6.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.0 / 10
Votes2,332
GenresComedy, Drama
StudioFocus Features, StudioCanal

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Cast

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Larry Gopnik

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Uncle Arthur

Fred Melamed

Fred Melamed

Sy Ableman

Sari Lennick

Sari Lennick

Judith Gopnik

Aaron Wolff

Aaron Wolff

Danny Gopnik

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Jessica McManus

Sarah Gopnik

Peter Breitmayer

Peter Breitmayer

Mr. Brandt

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Brent Braunschweig

Mitch Brandt

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David Kang

Clive Park

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Benjamin Portnoe

Danny's Reefer Buddy

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Jack Swiler

Boy on Bus

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Andrew S. Lentz

Cursing Boy on Bus

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Jon Kaminski Jr.

Mike Fagle

Ari Hoptman

Ari Hoptman

Arlen Finkle

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Alan Mandell

Rabbi Marshak

Amy Landecker

Amy Landecker

Mrs. Samsky

George Wyner

George Wyner

Rabbi Nachtner

Michael Tezla

Michael Tezla

Dr. Sussman

Katherine Borowitz

Katherine Borowitz

Friend at the Picnic

Steve Park

Steve Park

Clive's Father

Allen Lewis Rickman

Allen Lewis Rickman

Shtetl Husband

Yelena Shmulenson

Yelena Shmulenson

Shtetl Wife

Fyvush Finkel

Fyvush Finkel

Dybbuk?

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Ronald Schultz

Hebrew School Teacher

Raye Birk

Raye Birk

Dr. Shapiro

Jane Hammill

Jane Hammill

Larry's Secretary

Claudia Wilkens

Claudia Wilkens

Marshak's Secretary

Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg

Rabbi Scott

Adam Arkin

Adam Arkin

Divorce Lawyer

James Cada

James Cada

Cop #1

Michael Lerner

Michael Lerner

Solomon Schlutz

Charles Brin

Charles Brin

Hebrew School Principal

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Michael Engel

Torah Blesser

Tyson Bidner

Tyson Bidner

Magbiah

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Phyllis Harris

Hebrew School Tea Lady

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Piper Sigel-Bruse

D'vorah

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Hannah Nemer

Sarah's Friend

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Rita Vassallo

Law Firm Secretary

Warren Keith

Warren Keith

Dick Dutton (voice)

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Neil Newman

Cantor

Tim Russell

Tim Russell

Detective #1

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Jim Lichtscheidl

Detective #2

🎭

Wayne A. Evenson

Russell Krauss

Scott Thompson Baker

Scott Thompson Baker

Sci-Fi Movie Hero

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Landyn Banx

Physics Student (uncredited)

Punnavith Koy

Punnavith Koy

Physics Nerd (uncredited)

Joel Thingvall

Joel Thingvall

Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited)

Amanda Day

Amanda Day

Physics Student (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about A Serious Man

Where can I watch A Serious Man?

A Serious Man (2009) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is A Serious Man about?

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.

Who directed A Serious Man?

A Serious Man (2009) was directed by Joel Coen. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 46m, rated 6.7/10.

How long is A Serious Man?

A Serious Man runs 1h 46m (106 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.7/10 from 2,332 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.

Is A Serious Man worth watching?

A Serious Man is rated 6.7/10 by 2,332 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.