No Country for Old Men

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No Country for Old Men

R

2007

2h 2m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Western

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While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh (Javier Bardem) picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss.

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Critics Consensus

Bolstered by powerful lead performances from Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Tommy Lee Jones, No Country for Old Men finds the Coen brothers spinning cinematic gold out of Cormac McCarthy's grim, darkly funny novel.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Nov 21, 2023

Roger Deakins’s cinematography is as much a star of the film as any of the cast.

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Joe Sommerlad

Independent (UK)

Feb 28, 2018

The Coen Brothers are back with a triumphant return to form.

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Liz Hoggard

London Evening Standard

Jan 11, 2018

The lack of respect for the body, the sheer bloody aftermath depresses me. Yes, they may handle the killing with verve and ironic tension, but this is a Coen brothers film too far.

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Martina Hirsch

Otroscines.com

Jun 24, 2026

4/5

The fact that the story is set in 1980 changes absolutely nothing: McCarthy and the Coen brothers deliver a chilling portrait of the essence, the root, the very seed of American society. [Full review in Spanish]

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 22, 2025

4/4

No Country for Old Men is a delirious drama that often echoes such classics as Psycho, Touch of Evil, and Chinatown.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Nov 19, 2025

5/5

The folksy characters typical of the Coens’ work are perfectly juxtaposed against the ruthlessness of Bardem’s incomparable performance. Both the landscape and soundscape are simultaneously barren and rich, mirroring the understated yet powerful dialogue.

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John D

Mar 30, 2026

Arguably, one of the greatest American films of all time.

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Mike T

Mar 30, 2026

Phenomenal watching it on the big screen.

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Hasnain I

@shirsho 3 days ago

These kinds of movies make the heart ache. A brilliant one indeed. Camera works are from another planet. Story, screenplay, acting, dialogs, all were top notch. A plain movie, where everything happens as it should be, yet it'll blow your mind. Brilliant!

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Guy C

@RT84656352 4 days ago

An absolute masterpiece and the only movie I have ever seen where the protagonist and antagonist never meet. A true Cohen brothers classic

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Phillip E

@RT92926944 4 days ago

A neo western classic. The Coen brothers turn storytelling into art once again.

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JJ C

@CallItFriendo 5 days ago

A masterpiece from the opening minute. Tommy Lee Jones’ narration at the beginning sets the tone perfectly—a man looking back on his life, the things he’s seen, and a world he realizes he may no longer understand. From there, the movie never lets up. Javier Bardem’s Anton Chigurh is one of the most chilling villains ever put on screen, and Josh Brolin is fantastic. There’s no wasted dialogue, no unnecessary music telling you how to feel, and no Hollywood ending wrapped up with a bow. Every scene has tension, even when almost nothing is happening. The acting, cinematography, writing, and atmosphere are damn near flawless. I’ve watched No Country for Old Men multiple times, and it somehow gets better every time. This isn’t just one of my favorite movies—it’s one of the greatest films ever made.

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Synopsis

While out hunting, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds the grisly aftermath of a drug deal. Though he knows better, he cannot resist the cash left behind and takes it with him. The hunter becomes the hunted when a merciless killer named Chigurh (Javier Bardem) picks up his trail. Also looking for Moss is Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman who reflects on a changing world and a dark secret of his own, as he tries to find and protect Moss.

Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Producer: Scott Rudin
Screenwriter: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax, Paramount Vantage, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating: R (Strong Graphic Violence|Some Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2007, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2008
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $74.3M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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