Jerry Lundegaard is in a financial jam and, out of desperation, comes up with a plan to hire someone to kidnap his wife and demand ransom from her wealthy father, to be secretly split between Jerry and the perpetrators.
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Academy Awards, USA - Best Actress in a Leading Role
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Actress
American Comedy Awards, USA - Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)
BAFTA Awards - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards - Best Actress
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards - Best Actress
Chlotrudis Awards - Best Actress
Empire Awards, UK - Best Actress
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards - Best Actress
Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards - Best Actress
National Board of Review, USA - Best Actress
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards - Best Actress
Satellite Awards - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards - Best Actress