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Remade as
Fargo (2014)
(TV Series)
Spin-off
Fargo (2003)
(TV Movie)
References
Rashomon (1950)
Tonight! (1953)
(TV Series)
Psycho (1960)
Seven Days in May (1964)
The name of character Reilly Diefenbach, heard only on the telephone, is a reference to two of the chiefs of staff serving at the Pentagon, Reilly and Diefenbach.. They are only mentioned by name; neither is seen or heard on screen.
The name of character Reilly Diefenbach, heard only on the telephone, is a reference to two of the chiefs of staff serving at the Pentagon, Reilly and Diefenbach.. They are only mentioned by name; neither is seen or heard on screen.
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
References the old "in and out"
References the old "in and out"
Taxi Driver (1976)
Paris, Texas (1984)
"I can be silent too you know!"
"I can be silent too you know!"
Blood Simple. (1984)
Brazil (1985)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Woodchipper Massacre (1988)
(Video)
Mystery Train (1989)
Referenced in
Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 13 April 1996 (1996)
(TV Episode)
"In Current Release" segment
"In Current Release" segment
The Frighteners (1996)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mike: Ice Station Fargo.
Mike: Ice Station Fargo.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Undead (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mike: If this were a Coen brothers film, he'd be in the wood chipper by now.
Mike: If this were a Coen brothers film, he'd be in the wood chipper by now.
Saturday Night Live: Mike Myers/Aerosmith (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in Coffee Talk
Mentioned in Coffee Talk
Twin Town (1997)
ReBoot: To Mend and Defend (1997)
(TV Episode)
A binome version of Chief Marge Gunderson appears.
A binome version of Chief Marge Gunderson appears.
100 Years of Comedy (1997)
(Video)
Mentioned in film.
Mentioned in film.
Guy (1997)
The name of the movie that Guy and his date go to see.
The name of the movie that Guy and his date go to see.
Siskel & Ebert: Palmetto/Senseless/Dangerous Beauty/Mrs. Dalloway/Nil by Mouth/Live Flesh (1998)
(TV Episode)
In his review of "Palmetto" (1998), Gene Siskel mentions two movies that have similar plots, including this one.
In his review of "Palmetto" (1998), Gene Siskel mentions two movies that have similar plots, including this one.
Animaniacs: Hurray for North Hollywood: Part 1 (1998)
(TV Episode)
"Fargo 2" is mentioned in the "Variety Speak" song
"Fargo 2" is mentioned in the "Variety Speak" song
Saturday Night Live: Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind (1998)
(TV Episode)
mention in the monologue
mention in the monologue
A Simple Plan (1998)
Clay Pigeons (1998)
The Making of 'The Big Lebowski' (1998)
(Video)
The Best of Film Noir (1999)
(Video)
Poster shown.
Poster shown.
Happy, Texas (1999)
William H. Macy's character has a discussion on the phone where he complains he cannot read a smudgy fax, and the message should be mailed, not faxed. This is exactly like a conversation his character has in Fargo.
William H. Macy's character has a discussion on the phone where he complains he cannot read a smudgy fax, and the message should be mailed, not faxed. This is exactly like a conversation his character has in Fargo.
South Park: Prehistoric Ice Man (1999)
(TV Episode)
In the ice-man's 1996 habitat, a Fargo poster is on the wall.
In the ice-man's 1996 habitat, a Fargo poster is on the wall.
Siskel & Ebert: Remembering Gene Siskel (1999)
(TV Episode)
Gene Siskel praises the movie (in an archive clip).
Gene Siskel praises the movie (in an archive clip).
Kaizokuban Bootleg Film (1999)
Character is asked if he has seen Fargo
Character is asked if he has seen Fargo
Movie Stars: Bittersweet Seventeen (1999)
(TV Episode)
"I didn't realize that was his leg sticking out of the wood-chipper in Fargo."
"I didn't realize that was his leg sticking out of the wood-chipper in Fargo."
A Slight Case of Murder (1999)
(TV Movie)
Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
The final shot of the film, with Cage and Arquette in bed, resembles 'Fargo' very closely.
The final shot of the film, with Cage and Arquette in bed, resembles 'Fargo' very closely.
Kaliber Deluxe (2000)
Loser (2000)
They tell the main character he looks like he's from the movie Fargo because of the weird hat he wears
They tell the main character he looks like he's from the movie Fargo because of the weird hat he wears
The Way of the Gun (2000)
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
It is mentioned in a newspaper article.
Along Came a Spider (2001)
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
Invader ZIM: Planet Jackers/Rise of the Zitboy (2001)
(TV Episode)
"Would it... kill you to say something?"
"Would it... kill you to say something?"
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Steve Buscemi's character threatens to put somebody into a wood shredder, which was the fate of his character in Fargo.
Steve Buscemi's character threatens to put somebody into a wood shredder, which was the fate of his character in Fargo.
About Schmidt (2002)
The Movie Hero (2003)
The song that Peter Stormare sings during the closing credits is listed as being performed by "Blonde from Fargo." Peter Stormare played a character with bleached blonde hair in Fargo.
The song that Peter Stormare sings during the closing credits is listed as being performed by "Blonde from Fargo." Peter Stormare played a character with bleached blonde hair in Fargo.
The Simpsons: Brake My Wife, Please (2003)
(TV Episode)
Upon meeting Steve Buscemi Homer says "Hey you're that guy who got fed into the wood chipper in Fargo!".
Upon meeting Steve Buscemi Homer says "Hey you're that guy who got fed into the wood chipper in Fargo!".
Dialing Up 'Cellular' (2004)
(Video)
This title is referenced.
This title is referenced.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri (2004)
(TV Movie)
Debbie Reynolds (Cheri Oteri) talks about Frances McDormand's performance in "Fargo."
Debbie Reynolds (Cheri Oteri) talks about Frances McDormand's performance in "Fargo."
The Venture Bros.: Past Tense (2004)
(TV Episode)
This episode's villian, Mike Sorayama is based on the Mike Yanagita character from "Fargo". Aside from sharing similar names, both are Asian-Americans with Minnesota accents who are obsessed with an indifferent woman to the point that they have restraining-orders against them. Furthermore, they are both played by Steve Park.
This episode's villian, Mike Sorayama is based on the Mike Yanagita character from "Fargo". Aside from sharing similar names, both are Asian-Americans with Minnesota accents who are obsessed with an indifferent woman to the point that they have restraining-orders against them. Furthermore, they are both played by Steve Park.
Hostage (2005)
One of the DVDs visible in Mr. Smith's collection
One of the DVDs visible in Mr. Smith's collection
En la cama (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Office: The Fire (2005)
(TV Episode)
referenced in dialogue
referenced in dialogue
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Richard's agent Stan Grossman is a reference to a character in Fargo by the same name, both of whom are responsible for the main character's plans not working out the way they'd like.
Richard's agent Stan Grossman is a reference to a character in Fargo by the same name, both of whom are responsible for the main character's plans not working out the way they'd like.
Jeopardy!: 2006 Tournament of Champions Semifinal 3 (2006)
(TV Episode)
incorrect response in "Memorable Movies" category
incorrect response in "Memorable Movies" category
No Country for Old Men (2007)
The film features a shot looking over the hotel front desk as Llewelyn runs past it, discovering that the clerk is dead. A similar shot is used in the Coen Brother's earlier film, where Jerry Lundergaard drives past the ticket booth after the botched exchange, to find the clerk dead.
The film features a shot looking over the hotel front desk as Llewelyn runs past it, discovering that the clerk is dead. A similar shot is used in the Coen Brother's earlier film, where Jerry Lundergaard drives past the ticket booth after the botched exchange, to find the clerk dead.
Baghead (2008)
movie on shelf
movie on shelf
Breaking Bad: A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal (2008)
(TV Episode)
the episode's title is a reference to a quote from this movie
the episode's title is a reference to a quote from this movie
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet (2008)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned by Claudia
Mentioned by Claudia
Shrink (2009)
Watching "Fargo" at the cinema
Watching "Fargo" at the cinema
The Shock Doctrine (2009)
music from the film used
music from the film used
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.165 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Included in a $16,000 question
Included in a $16,000 question
The Dark House (2009)
The movie refers to "Fargo" many times, from the topic of greed and senseless violence to the character of a pregnant policewoman.
The movie refers to "Fargo" many times, from the topic of greed and senseless violence to the character of a pregnant policewoman.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.13 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Steve Buscemi Films"
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Steve Buscemi Films"
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Zombieland/A Serious Man/Whip It (2009)
(TV Episode)
Ellen compares this movie to "A Serious Man"
Ellen compares this movie to "A Serious Man"
Disposable Income (2010)
(Short)
Jesse suggests they dispose of the body in a woodchipper, al la Fargo
Jesse suggests they dispose of the body in a woodchipper, al la Fargo
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Included in a $2,000 question
Included in a $2,000 question
Supernatural: Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Jeopardy!: 2010 Tournament of Champions Semifinal 2 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $600 clue in the category "McActors"
Subject of a $600 clue in the category "McActors"
Brief Film Reviews: My DVD/Blu-Ray Collection (2010)
(TV Episode)
DVD cover shown.
DVD cover shown.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
poster seen
poster seen
The Lawyer (2010)
(Short)
A copy of the DVD is on Mary's bedroom shelf
A copy of the DVD is on Mary's bedroom shelf
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.111 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Steve Buscemi was in the film
Jay mentions that Steve Buscemi was in the film
Fallout: New Vegas (2010)
(Video Game)
'Heck Gunderson' is a take on Jerry's line "The heck do you mean?" and Frances McDormand's character, Marge Gunderson
'Heck Gunderson' is a take on Jerry's line "The heck do you mean?" and Frances McDormand's character, Marge Gunderson
The Graham Norton Show: Episode #8.6 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by John Waters.
Mentioned by John Waters.
Who Do You Think You Are?: Steve Buscemi (2011)
(TV Episode)
A still of Steve Buscemi in "Fargo" is shown.
A still of Steve Buscemi in "Fargo" is shown.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.109 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Rizwan Manji says it was his favorite movie
Rizwan Manji says it was his favorite movie
Rio (2011)
The main character in Rio, Linda Gunderson, is a play on the Fargo characters Marge Gunderson and Linda Kooksey. The story also begins in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota, which was the location of the cabin from the famous wood chipper scene.
The main character in Rio, Linda Gunderson, is a play on the Fargo characters Marge Gunderson and Linda Kooksey. The story also begins in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota, which was the location of the cabin from the famous wood chipper scene.
In Plain Sight: Crazy Like a Witness (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Mary.
Mentioned by Mary.
This Means War (2012)
Cover seen on shelf in DVD-store
Cover seen on shelf in DVD-store
The Unholy Manipulator (2012)
(Short)
Re-enacts Tree Shredder scene.
Re-enacts Tree Shredder scene.
Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Lawrence/The Lumineers (2013)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by Anthony Crispino on Weekend Update
Referenced by Anthony Crispino on Weekend Update
Features
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
(TV Series)
As Carl and Gaear watch TV with the prostitutes at the motel, the "Tonight Show" theme is heard
As Carl and Gaear watch TV with the prostitutes at the motel, the "Tonight Show" theme is heard
Featured in
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Summer Movie Reviews (1996)
(TV Episode)
Clip is shown in order to spotlight Steve Buscemi.
Clip is shown in order to spotlight Steve Buscemi.
Siskel & Ebert: Best of '96 (1997)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown. Siskel and Ebert both pick the film as the best of 1996.
Clips are shown. Siskel and Ebert both pick the film as the best of 1996.
Siskel & Ebert: Memo to the Academy (1997)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown. Gene Siskel believes William H. Macy should be nominated for an Oscar - even though Siskel doesn't believe it can happen.
Clips are shown. Gene Siskel believes William H. Macy should be nominated for an Oscar - even though Siskel doesn't believe it can happen.
The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997)
(TV Special)
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998)
(TV Special)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
(TV Special)
This film is #84 on the list.
This film is #84 on the list.
Siskel & Ebert: Best of the '90s (2000)
(TV Episode)
#4 on Ebert's list.
#4 on Ebert's list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000)
(TV Special)
This film is #93 on the list.
This film is #93 on the list.
Minnesota Nice (2003)
(Video)
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
(TV Special)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
(TV Special)
Marge Gunderson is #33 on the "Heroes" list.
Marge Gunderson is #33 on the "Heroes" list.
This Is a True Story (2003)
(TV Movie)
Doco discusses an urban legend connected with "Fargo"
Doco discusses an urban legend connected with "Fargo"
The Slanted Screen (2006)
clip
clip
20 to 1: Movie Saints and Sinners (2007)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown in a segment on Marge Gunderson.
Clips shown in a segment on Marge Gunderson.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 5 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Clip featured in a $3,000 video question
Clip featured in a $3,000 video question
The Nostalgia Critic: Secret of NIMH 2 (2011)
(TV Episode)
clips shown
clips shown
Hollywood's Top Ten: Let Me Go! (2011)
(TV Episode)
#2
#2
The Nostalgia Critic: What's with the Princess Hate? (2013)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
Spoofs
The Shining (1980)
Spoofed in
The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield (1997)
(Video Game)
The travel guide "Hats Off to Fargo"
The travel guide "Hats Off to Fargo"
Troops (1997)
(Short)
Animaniacs: Hooray for North Hollywood: Part 2 (1998)
(TV Episode)
Dot parodies Marge Gunderson in their film "Hooray for North Hollywood".
Dot parodies Marge Gunderson in their film "Hooray for North Hollywood".
Wrongfully Accused (1998)
Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998)
in the end with the planeticket
in the end with the planeticket
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XIX (2008)
(TV Episode)
Krusty the Klown is killed by being sucked into the wood chipper.
Krusty the Klown is killed by being sucked into the wood chipper.
Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)
Woodchipper scene.
Woodchipper scene.
