A Serious Man
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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Official Trailer
Student Tries to Bribe his Professor
Advice from the Junior Rabbi
Sy Ableman Questions Larry’s Uncertainty From Beyond the Grave
Living Arrangements Clip
Michael Stuhlbarg On Getting The Lead Role In A SERIOUS MAN
Michael Stuhlbarg On Working With The Coen Brothers In A SERIOUS MAN
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Frequently asked questions about A Serious Man
Where can I watch A Serious Man in the United States?
A Serious Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is A Serious Man on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. A Serious Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
Can I watch A Serious Man for free?
Not free in the United States right now. A Serious Man needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for A Serious Man?
A Serious Man scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in A Serious Man?
A Serious Man stars Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, and Aaron Wolff. Ethan Coen is the director and Joel Coen is the director.
How long is A Serious Man?
A Serious Man runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
When did A Serious Man come out?
A Serious Man was released on October 2, 2009.
Which studio made A Serious Man?
A Serious Man was produced by Focus Features, StudioCanal, and Relativity Media in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
What was the budget for A Serious Man?
A Serious Man was made on a budget of $7,000,000.
How much did A Serious Man make at the box office?
A Serious Man grossed $31,400,000 worldwide, against a budget of $7,000,000.
What languages is A Serious Man in?
A Serious Man is in Hebrew, Yiddish, Italian, and English, and its original language is English.
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