“A Serious Man,” a comedy-drama released in 2009, provides us with insights about its filming locations and the roles played by different actors. The film is about a physics teacher in the Midwest who experiences many sudden incidents in his life. As we dive in deeper, we discover some fascinating facts about how the film was made, the locations used and some behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The move “A Serious Man” was filmed in multiple locations. This includes some international and local sites. The international site was the Czech Republic. In the United States, the movie was filmed in different parts of Minnesota, covering areas like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Richfield. They started filming on September 8th,2008, and finished it towards the end of that year, on November 6th.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Stuhlbarg | Larry Gopnik |
| Richard Kind | Uncle Arthur |
| Fred Melamed | Sy Ableman |
| Sari Lennick | Judith Gopnik |
| Aaron Wolff | Danny Gopnik |
| Jessica McManus | Sarah Gopnik |
| Peter Breitmayer | Mr. Brandt |
| Brent Braunschweig | Mitch Brandt |
| David Kang | Clive Park |
| Benjamin Portnoe | Danny’s Reefer Buddy |
| Jack Swiler | Boy on Bus |
| Andrew S. Lentz | Cursing Boy on Bus |
| Jon Kaminski Jr. | Mike Fagle |
| Ari Hoptman | Arlen Finkle |
| Alan Mandell | Rabbi Marshak |
| Amy Landecker | Mrs. Samsky |
| George Wyner | Rabbi Nachtner |
| Michael Tezla | Dr. Sussman |
| Katherine Borowitz | Friend at the Picnic |
| Allen Lewis Rickman | Shtetl Husband |
| Yelena Shmulenson | Shtetl Wife |
| Fyvush Finkel | Dybbuk? |
| Ronald Schultz | Hebrew School Teacher |
| Raye Birk | Dr. Shapiro |
| Jane Hammill | Larry’s Secretary |
| Claudia Wilkens | Marshak’s Secretary |
| Simon Helberg | Rabbi Scott |
| Adam Arkin | Divorce Lawyer |
| Michael Lerner | Solomon Schlutz |
| Charles Brin | Hebrew School Principal |
| Michael Engel | Torah Blesser |
| Tyson Bidner | Magbiah |
| Phyllis Harris | Hebrew School Tea Lady |
| Hannah Nemer | Sarah’s Friend |
| Rita Vassallo | Law Firm Secretary |
| Neil Newman | Cantor |
| Tim Russell | Detective #1 |
| Jim Lichtscheidl | Detective #2 |
| Landyn Banx | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Alana Bloom | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Bright | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Rita Cannon | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Matt Cici | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| David Cohen | Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited) |
| Amanda Day | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Devon A Early | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| John Edel | 1960s Beach Party Attendee (uncredited) |
| Jon Foss | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Arne Gjelten | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Rachel Grubb | Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited) |
| Dan Heddlson | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Sherilyn Henderson | Neighborhood Kid (uncredited) |
| Leon Hiland | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| TJ Kirk | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Punnavith Koy | Physics Nerd (uncredited) |
| Andy Rocco Kraft | Physics Nerd (uncredited) |
| Nicole Kruex | Physics Student (uncredited) |
| Katherine Loudenslager | Hostess (uncredited) |
| Tammara Melloy | Mom on the beach (uncredited) |
| Lauri Mueller | Bar Mitzvah and Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
| Helen Murray | Grocery Store Patron (uncredited) |
| Lisa Pechmiller | Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited) |
| Asher Pink | Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited) |
| Molly Elizabeth Ring | Girl at Beach (uncredited) |
| Lisa-Lou Rosenberg | Bar Mitzvah and Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
| Ethan Tarshish | Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited) |
| Benjamin Terry | College student (uncredited) |
| Joel Thingvall | Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited) |
| Luke Weber | Student (uncredited) |
| Steven Wothe | Bar Mitzvah and Funeral Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The leading role of Larry Gopnik was played by Michael Stuhlbarg.
- Richard Kind played the character of Uncle Arthur.
- Fred Melamed took on the role of Sy Ableman.
- Judith Gopnik’s role was portrayed by Sari Lennick.
- Aaron Wolff played the character Danny Gopnik.
- Jessica McManus worked as Sarah Gopnik in the film.
- Mr. Brandt’s character was played by Peter Breitmayer.
- Mitch Brandt’s role was taken up by Brent Braunschweig.
- David Kang appeared as Clive Park in the film.
- Benjamin Portnoe acted as Danny’s Reefer Buddy.
- Jack Swiler and Andrew S. Lentz played Boy on Bus and Cursing Boy on Bu, respectively.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Czech Republic
- Latitude: 49.81749199999999
- Longitude: 15.472962
- Place ID: ChIJQ4Ld14-UC0cRb1jb03UcZvg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Czechia
- Timezone: Europe/Prague
- Location Name: Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.840798
- Longitude: -93.2982799
- Place ID: ChIJh5n0Cfok9ocRvAU53EyXcjo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bloomington, MN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Richfield, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.8832982
- Longitude: -93.28300209999999
- Place ID: ChIJ70bcat8l9ocRyDzWLnj9T5E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Richfield, MN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
