No Country for Old Men

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No Country for Old Men

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2007

2h 2m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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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)

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

Nov 21, 2023

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Joe Sommerlad

Independent (UK)

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

Feb 28, 2018

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Liz Hoggard

London Evening Standard

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.

Jan 11, 2018

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

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

Rated: 4/4

Nov 22, 2025

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

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.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 19, 2025

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Aly Caviness

Midwest Film Journal

Whether the Coens have made better movies is subject to opinion but there is something incontrovertible about No Country’s status as god-tier filmmaking. Repeat viewings do nothing to lessen its staggering power.

Oct 17, 2025

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Deej T

When you realize the simple messages and commentary about violence and evil, and are awaiting any social redeemable value, and a non-ending meaning there is no end to unexplainable evil, I feel this highly touted movie was about 2 hrs too long. How do I redeem the time wasted by watching this?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/23/25

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Breathe J

No Country for Old Men follows the captivating story of three men who are in pursuit of one another in the American West. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) is a Vietnam veteran who steals money from a deadly drug deal. Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) is bloodthirsty for money and chases Moss. And Sheriff Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) races against the clock to find and protect Moss. Directed by the talented Ethan and Joel Coen, this modern Western is a cinematic masterpiece. It is thrilling, action-packed, and suspenseful. It is realistic and grisly, and keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. This film is laced with phenomenal direction, an engaging story, a sharp script, and outstanding performances. There was not a dull performance in the movie, but Bardem truly stole the show. His cold, calculating movements and tone were stellar, and his on-screen chemistry with Woody Harrelson and his other costars was captivating. A very well-deserved Academy Award. Overall, No Country for Old Men is an exciting and well-executed movie that I would definitely recommend to fans of Westerns, crime, and action thrillers. Thank you for reading my review! God bless you, and stay safe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/25

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Jalvzz ..

Type of movie that leaves you with your own interpretation

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/25

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Owen S.

really good just felt a bit rushed towards the end of the film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Brandon M.

A classic film born from brilliant source material, beautifully directed and acted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Zane T

Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh was considered the most realistic psychopath in movie history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/25

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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: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, 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
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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