A Serious Man
Summary: Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern physics teacher, watches his life unravel over multiple sudden incidents. Though seeking meaning and answers amidst his turmoils, he seems to keep sinking.
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
MPAA: R
Distributor: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 7,000,000
Domestic: $ 9,228,768
International: $ 22,201,566
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