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O Brother, Where Art Thou?

"They have a plan, but not a clue."

2000-08-30 Adventure 1hr 47m

In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. On their journey they come across many comical characters and incredible situations. Based upon Homer's 'Odyssey'.

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In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. On their journey they come across many comical characters and incredible situations. Based upon Homer's 'Odyssey'.

  • Released
    2000-08-30
  • Revenue
    $71,900,000
  • Budget
    $26,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 47m
  • Genre
    Adventure, Comedy, Crime
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.7
  • Production
    Touchstone Pictures, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Mike Zoss Productions

Crew

Joel Coen
Director
Ethan Coen
Screenplay
Ethan Coen
Producer

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Cast

John Turturro

John Turturro

Pete Hogwallop
Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Delmar O'Donnell
John Goodman

John Goodman

Big Dan Teague
Chris Thomas King

Chris Thomas King

Tommy Johnson
Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Pappy O'Daniel
Del Pentecost

Del Pentecost

Junior O'Daniel
Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

George Nelson
J.R. Horne

J.R. Horne

Pappy's Staff
Brian Reddy

Brian Reddy

Pappy's Staff
Wayne Duvall

Wayne Duvall

Homer Stokes
Ed Gale

Ed Gale

The Little Man
Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Vernon T. Waldrip
Daniel von Bargen

Daniel von Bargen

Sheriff Cooley
Royce D. Applegate

Royce D. Applegate

Man with Bullhorn
Frank Collison

Frank Collison

Wash Hogwallop
Quinn Gasaway

Quinn Gasaway

Boy Hogwallop
Lee Weaver

Lee Weaver

Blind Seer
Stephen Root

Stephen Root

Radio Station Man
John Locke

John Locke

Mr. French
Gillian Welch

Gillian Welch

Soggy Bottom Customer
A. Ray Ratliff

A. Ray Ratliff

Record Store Clerk
Marianna Breland

Marianna Breland

Wharvey Gal
Lindsey Miller

Lindsey Miller

Wharvey Gal
Natalie Shedd

Natalie Shedd

Wharvey Gal
John McConnell

John McConnell

Woolworths Manager
Issac Freeman

Issac Freeman

Gravedigger
Robert Hamlett

Robert Hamlett

Gravedigger
Willard Cox

Willard Cox

Cox Family
Evelyn Cox

Evelyn Cox

Cox Family
Suzanne Cox

Suzanne Cox

Cox Family
Sidney Cox

Sidney Cox

Cox Family
Buck White

Buck White

The Whites
Sharon White

Sharon White

The Whites
Cheryl White

Cheryl White

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Ed Snodderly

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Village Idiot

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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A Review by Wuchak 6

Written by Wuchak on 2021-07-22

_**Amusing rural Mississippi odyssey in the 30s**_ During the Depression, three guys escape a chain gang in Mississippi (George Clooney, ... read more

_**Amusing rural Mississippi odyssey in the 30s**_ During the Depression, three guys escape a chain gang in Mississippi (George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson and John Turturro) to experience many misadventures with a blind prophet, a gifted musician (Chris Thomas King), a radio station, baby-face Nelson (Michael Badalucco), baptism in a river, “sirens,” a one-eyed Bible salesmen (John Goodman), an ex-wife (Holly Hunter), the KKK, corrupt politicians and an area with hidden treasure about to be flooded. A Coen brothers film, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000) is a farcical odyssey taking place in the Deep South of the 1930s. The cast is entertaining, which also includes the likes of Daniel von Bargen. It’s quirky and amusing augmented by its setting and locations, not to mention one of my wife’s favorite movies (possibly because Clooney was in his prime). In ways, it’s like “Deliverance” (1972) if it were a comedy, just mixed with “Cool Hand Luke” (1967) and a dash of Homer’s Odyssey. I like it, but don’t love it; it’s fun, no doubt, but also kinda forgettable. Yet the song “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” is well done and catchy. The film runs 1 hour, 47 minutes, and was shot mostly in Mississippi, plus some stuff done at Universal Studios. GRADE: B-

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A Review by SoSmooth1982 6

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-07-21

Weird convicts that escape. With no money they try to find treasure. Has some weird comedy as well. Good cast though.... read more

Weird convicts that escape. With no money they try to find treasure. Has some weird comedy as well. Good cast though.

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A Review by Wuchak

_**Amusing rural Mississippi odyssey in the 30s**_ During the Depression, three guys escape a chain gang in Mississippi (George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson and John Turturro) to experience many misadventures with a blind prophet, a gifted ...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 6

Written by Wuchak on 2021-07-22

_**Amusing rural Mississippi odyssey in the 30s**_ During the Depression, three guys escape a chain gang in Mississippi (George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson and John Turturro) to experience many misad...

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A Review by SoSmooth1982 6

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-07-21

Weird convicts that escape. With no money they try to find treasure. Has some weird comedy as well. Good cast though....

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