Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) is working as a car salesman in his father-in-law's company. He needs money to payback someone. So he comes up with the idea of getting his own wife kidnapped and asking his father-in-law for ransom. He hires Carl Showalter (Steve Buscemi) to do the job who brings along his accomplice Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare).

While on their way back to Moose lake after the kidnapping they get pulled over by the trooper for not having tags on the new car. After this the entire plan goes haywire and more than half a dozen people are murdered. Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), the smart (and pregnant) cop, heading the investigation is in close pursuit.

Rating: Yellow - a well-made movie, but a bit dated. For those who love to watch crime thrillers this is a must-watch. Frances is amazing in her role.