No Country for Old Men
Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.
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- xxzz18March 31, 2026if the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?
- May TokarMarch 25, 2026There is nothing to say. You just need to watch it, maybe twice.
- Mathieu FleuryMarch 16, 2026Amazing movie but I guess not for everybody
- N8October 10, 2024Definitely one of the most intense non-horror films ever made, Javier Bardem is absolutely terrifying in this role and really adds to the suspense and intensity of the film. Joel and Ethan Coen really capture the essence of westerns in such a modern and refreshing way through the incredible writing and directing and the cinematography really just hammers this home. It’s genuinely amazing how such a bleak and depressing film still feels so suspenseful and in no way boring. Out of what I’ve seen from the Coens this is probably my favourite which is saying a lot. It would also be wrong not to mention Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones’ phenomenal performances and the last scene is absolutely perfect.
- hutchiw1March 7, 2026Fucking amazing.
- makdelartMarch 5, 2026The cold, dehumanised atmosphere of the film, mainly due to the terrifying Bardem, an interesting plot that takes shortcuts but maintains its pace and keeps you in suspense, a few reflections on life, several other interesting characters: a great film.
- Zwackelmann173January 25, 2026The writing is insanely good. The tension of the dialogues is out of this world
- Richard Scott LongSeptember 26, 2025Terrific! Javier Bardem,Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones! Need i say more?
- ርልዪረMarch 29, 2025This is one of the best films I’ve seen for a long time. The acting was superb. The three lead characters were clearly defined and very different. Javier Bardem as the psychopathic multiple killer Anton Chigurh was quite outstanding. Almost every time his face changed expression, the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. The story basically is about a man finding a suitcase full of money and deciding to keep it. Simple, straightforward stuff. Almost every scene builds up to a blood stained climax or a narrow escape. The minor characters are well done too. Mrs Moss played by the lovely Kelly Macdonald was charming and Woody Harrelson was excellent as a rational hitman. My only problem with this film is the ending which lacked resolution (as others have pointed out). In one way, this is not important - there was never going to be a ‘happy ending’ and justice was never going to be done. In fact a happy ending would have been out of place and probably ruined the ‘existentialist’ message of the film – which seems to be ‘life is a bitch, get on with it’. Be that as it may, I was left unsatisfied at the end, which may reflect more badly on me than on the film. All the same, because of the sustained brilliance of the direction, script and film making, I would strongly recommend it.
- HakihikoJanuary 22, 2026Cold, Precise, and Unforgiving "No Country for Old Men" is a stark and masterfully controlled film that strips the thriller genre down to its bare essentials. The Coen brothers deliver a tense, minimalist experience where silence, inevitability, and moral decay speak louder than action or exposition. The direction is razor-sharp, with every shot feeling deliberate and purposeful. The cinematography captures a bleak, sun-scorched landscape that perfectly mirrors the film's themes of fate, violence, and the erosion of order. The near-absence of a traditional score heightens the tension, allowing quiet moments to feel just as threatening as the bursts of brutality. Performances are exceptional across the board. Javier Bardem's portrayal of Anton Chigurh is chilling and iconic, embodying a force of pure, indifferent violence. Tommy Lee Jones brings weary depth and gravitas, grounding the film with a sense of reflection and melancholy, while Josh Brolin delivers a solid, restrained performance that fits the film's grounded tone. What truly sets "No Country for Old Men" apart is its refusal to comfort the audience. It's uncompromising, morally ambiguous, and often unsettling, challenging expectations of resolution and justice. This approach won't work for everyone, but it's precisely what gives the film its lasting power. Bleak, intelligent, and haunting, "No Country for Old Men" is a film that lingers long after it ends - not because of what it shows, but because of what it quietly suggests about violence, time, and the world we live in.
- Neon GhloesDecember 2, 2025I had no idea Kelly Macdonald was Scottish! Like... Really Scottish! And she's texarkana'n around sayin things like "Lou Well Lynn Moss?!" and "I buried my mother today. Ain't pay for that neither"'n such. Lol! That's a trip! Watch an interview of her from like 10 years ago, from more local british TV broadcasts... Her south'rn drawl is well studied. I think! Lol!
- mcagri3January 19, 2026Javier Bardem embodies the character beautifully. Nice movie, a bit of a weird ending.
- Andrius KalashasDecember 6, 2025Good movie, can watch again and again
- SamDecember 1, 2025half a star off because chigurh was simply too hot in the bathroom at the end. i was already rooting for the guy. completely unnecessary
- sean.speedNovember 23, 2025The ending was stupid.. all that time and effort and what a failure ending! It was good action but clearly the screenplay was lacking... what a failure! It could have been excellent!
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No Country for Old Men Trivia
No Country for Old Men was released on November 21, 2007.
No Country for Old Men was directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
No Country for Old Men has a runtime of 2h 2m.
No Country for Old Men was produced by Scott Rudin, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen.
Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.
The key characters in No Country for Old Men are Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin).
No Country for Old Men is rated R.
No Country for Old Men is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
No Country for Old Men has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.
No Country for Old Men had a budget of $25M.
No Country for Old Men has made $171.6M at the box office.