No Country for Old Men

November 2007

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Synopsis

Acclaimed filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen deliver their most gripping and ambitious film yet in this sizzling and supercharged action-thriller. When a man stumbles on a bloody crime scene, a pickup truck loaded with heroin, and two million dollars in irresistible cash, his decision to take the money sets off an unstoppable chain reaction of violence. Not even west Texas law can contain it. Based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy, and featuring an acclaimed cast led by Tommy Lee Jones, this gritty game of cat and mouse will take you to the edge of your seat and beyond right up to its heart-stopping final act.

Reviews

4.5

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Bob Mondello

For a film that traffics in implacable malice, this movie remains remarkably grounded in the everyday.

Christopher Orr

McCarthy's ferocious tale gives the Coens room to unleash their cinematic gifts, but keeps them from wandering too far afield and losing themselves in the marshes of technical prowess or easy irony.

Geoff Andrew

A masterly tale of the good, the deranged and the doomed that inflects the raw violence of the west with a wry acknowledgement of the demise of codes of honour, this is frighteningly intelligent and imaginative.

Peter Rainer

With its dizzying alternations of comedy and horror, the film is unmistakably a Coen brothers movie -- albeit a much better one than they've made in a while.

Harper Baines

No Country for Old Men looks into the unfathomable depths of evil and poses existential questions about human destiny. Meanwhile, it takes your breath away.

Claudia Puig

Joel and Ethan Coen have directed their best film since Fargo more than a decade ago.

Critic reviews

Bob Mondello

For a film that traffics in implacable malice, this movie remains remarkably grounded in the everyday.

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Christopher Orr

McCarthy's ferocious tale gives the Coens room to unleash their cinematic gifts, but keeps them from wandering too far afield and losing themselves in the marshes of technical prowess or easy irony.

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Geoff Andrew

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Peter Rainer

With its dizzying alternations of comedy and horror, the film is unmistakably a Coen brothers movie -- albeit a much better one than they've made in a while.

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Harper Baines

No Country for Old Men looks into the unfathomable depths of evil and poses existential questions about human destiny. Meanwhile, it takes your breath away.

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Claudia Puig

Joel and Ethan Coen have directed their best film since Fargo more than a decade ago.

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Rene Rodriguez

What makes the movie a masterpiece, however, is not the Coens' supreme command of their craft in these scenes, but their willingness to embrace the resigned worldview of McCarthy's novel.

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User reviews

A Google User January 12, 2012

No Country For Old Men The finest movie of all time, in my opinion, but for those old enough to have historical perspective 35-40+. The Coen brothers genius is evident, but subtle. I was furious at the movie's ending, then began thinking, "wait... if they are saying THIS, then THAT can't be.... Better than the book, and repeat: a genuine 10. Violent, but not gratuitous. Wow!

MJ Weissman February 27, 2014

No Country.. just my favorite This movie is spectacular. Cinematography genious. If you enjoy non-stop action, suspense, drama or thrillers, You will love this film. I didn't want this feature to end. Wow! Cormack McCarthy is literary genious. His writing, Coen brothers partnership is just impeccable partnership. One of my top 10 movies of all time. Don't miss out.

A Google User October 3, 2012

Good flick! Simple but well written and acted; the ending was disappointing . I know if I would find that much cash I would have put it in another case and tossed the first one. Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin were awesome in this movie!

A Google User February 7, 2012

Most overated film ever, ever,ever I don't understand why people think this movie is great. I am serious I never write reviews but they build up two characters. Then when it it comes down to the climax, oh wait they took it out. Anybody claiming that taking out the climax is pretentious period. Oh then let's let the bad guy pretty much win. Sorry I don't care how good the shots, score, or deeper meaning b.s. you want to make up it still does not make up for these facts.

A Google User February 24, 2012

Not for everyone This is a cinematic masterpiece. This is not overrated, simply not for specific audiences. This is not a film for everyone. This is classic cinema at it's best. Sadly, a lot of people have forgotten that film used to be an art form. This movie brings it back. It is said that a film isn't about what's said or done, but how it's said and done. The movie is extremly intense and suspenseful, the tension is seen and grown through every shot. It is a very unromanticized film. The type of violence and storytelling is violent, jarring, and memorable. It's very different from typical hollywood movies. Its a very realistic plot, the characters are very believable and the outcome is unexpected. The ending, much like the rest, is a love it or hate it. It focuses on one characters perspective, and as a result it ends for us when it ends for him. Once he's had enough, once he's no longer concerned with the events that occur, once he's out of the chase, the movie ends. I overall really enjoyed this. I hope you do as well.

djinn djinnifer February 9, 2014

Not the Cohen Brother's Best Work I love the Cohen brother's films. I love just about everything they've ever done (even Blood Simple). This film however... Maybe it was just lost on me, but I felt cheated out of a plot by the end of it.

jdvicvega0 March 16, 2014

Texas Unique style. Great intensity. But the first thing I would of done, is transfer the cash into another container of some kind.

A Google User April 17, 2012

It is dark Just know that going in. I did not know, so the last 30 minutes were a challenge. The script is excellent, the cinematography is very good. The acting is excellent. Not all of the character's plot lines are handled well.

A Google User January 29, 2014

Keep it real. Real Texas actors really help here. Tommy Lee Jones is from San Saba and totally nails this role. Also, adheres very closely to the book. Brilliant all around.

Chris Gore January 28, 2013

BRILLIANT Firstly the film is based on the book. In the book the bad guy pretty much kills Lewelyn and Carla-Jean they didn't write it, just based it on the book. If you wanted action, you should have Google searched Die Hard or something...Not No Country for Old Men...Bravado film.

A Google User June 4, 2012

Great Movie Llewellyn moss , sheriff bell, and Anton sugar are never shown at the same time on screen, but only one person talks to all three of them. who is it?

Jeff D January 3, 2014

Great movie Really, really good movie, Ive seen it more them 50 times, Why cant you Buy this movie here? Its only for rent.........

Andrew Nerney June 15, 2014

Very faithful to the book Awesome story, beautifully filmed. Anton Chigurh is one of the best villains ever created.

Talisha Grimes February 9, 2013

No Country For Old Men Watch this over and over never gets old and always see something i didn't see the last time great movie

Deborah finch July 10, 2014

No Country for Old Men Well I might have liked this movie if it would have played for me. I want my $2.99 back

shane marlow August 27, 2014

Just AMAZING Beautifully filmed, breath taking shots, and an incredibly thrilling story you never want to end.

marc zepol July 6, 2014

Good Movie. Really intense. Keeps you on edge most of the time. Lots of violence and blood but it works within the context of the plot unlike Tarantino films. I get the ending but it could have been more definitive.

A Google User January 22, 2012

Daddy Why is every movie rated 4 1/2 stars? Anyways this movistar is a see it once type deal

A Google User February 3, 2012

Classic cinema at its best Great movie! The pacing is griping, and the soundtrack (or lack there of) only adds to the tension of the overall experience. An own in any collectors library

Charlie Donner April 7, 2014

LITES ON LITES OFF This was VERY WELL DONE never kno what's going to happen next

Cast and credits

Actors	Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson
Producers	Joel Coen
Director	Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Writers	Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

94%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

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Run time

122 minutes

Rating

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