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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- Joshua James PolisticoSeptember 24, 2026Coens at their best. Stories with morals and cautionary tales are what we need more of.
- 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.
- PhysicalMedia4LifeMay 31, 2026The whole concept, characters, dialogue and the acting; along with the awesome tension building & suspense all the way through, is what makes this film so great. And on top of that "No Country For Old Men" has one of the most iconic & famous villains in movie history "Anton Chigurgh" he's one of those villains that you can't take your eyes off with his unpredictable nature and the whole mystique element surrounding him. We know little to nothing about him and that's what makes him so terrifying & interesting as a character. This is one of those times, where the actor becomes the character & the character becomes the actor and "Javier Bardem" performance as "Anton Chigurgh" is an all timer!! All of the chase sequences between Llwelwyn Moss & Anton Chigurgh is phenomenal. There's one thing in particular that I've come to appreciate about this film and that is the 3rd act. I remember when I first watched this years ago; I was very disappointed that we didn't get that climatic fight between Anton Chigurgh & Llwelwyn Moss, because the whole build up in the beginning & the middle of the film suggested, that there was going to be a very big showdown between the two. And when "Moss" was killed so suddenly offscreen by the cartel 😲😲 not only was it shocking but it felt like a slap in the face at the time. But now as I've gotten older and my whole perspective on movies have evolved and fully developed I've really appreciated it more & more as time has gone on. I can see what the "Coen Brothers" were going for with killing "Moss" offscreen and why they didn't give us that finale between Moss & Chigurgh that we all wanted; because it does make it that much more realistic and it does work more thematically as well with having him killed so suddenly and unexpectedly. With the whole message & meaning of it, such as that there are no guarantees in life there are curveballs that are thrown at us left & right that we don't expect. And most importantly & frighteningly none of us know when it's our last moments in life and "No Country For Old Men" conveys that perfectly that's just one of the many things that make this film so special & timeless in my mind!! My Personal Ratings/Scores for "No Country For Old Men" is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & a 10/10
- Sam SolomonAugust 31, 2026Possibly the best film ever made. Possibly.
- 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!
- 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.
- Hondo GrunwaldèJuly 31, 2026What if a movie had zero music, zero hope, and a villain with the worst haircut in cinematic history? In short, it is a gripping, beautifully shot masterpiece that will leave you staring blankly at your living room wall, double-checking your front door locks, and questioning every financial decision you have ever made. It’s billed as a thriller, but it’s really just a 122-minute PSA on why you should never, under any circumstances, pick up money you find lying in the dirt. Masterpiece? Absolutely. A great first date movie? Absolutely not.
- AlexJuly 27, 2026This movies crawls but the characters and directors ",What's next" formula is exciting and has.me staying and watching the rest of it. Highly Recommend!! 🤖
- jameslewoodJune 8, 2026Kind of overrated. The acting, costumes, setting, writing was really good but not as thought provoking or clever as it thinks it is. Almost cliche at this point. The ending didn't pay off.
- 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.
- Richard Scott LongSeptember 26, 2025Terrific! Javier Bardem,Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones! Need i say more?
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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 Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Scott Rudin.
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 Western, Thriller, Crime 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.