No Country for Old Men (2007)
The Coen Brothers' Oscar-winning neo-Western pits a Texas hunter against an unstoppable killer in a brutal, philosophically charged pursuit across the desert.
No Country for Old Men - Movie Information
- Original Title: No Country for Old Men
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Thriller, Western
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 2m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 21, 2007 (United States - R), January 18, 2008 (United Kingdom - 15), February 28, 2008 (Germany - 16), January 22, 2008 (France - 12), December 26, 2007 (Australia - MA 15+), February 1, 2008 (Brazil - 16), February 8, 2008 (Mexico - C), February 22, 2008 (Italy - 14+), February 8, 2008 (Spain - 18), August 9, 2018 (South Korea - 18)
- Alternative Titles: To nie jest kraj dla starych ludzi (PL), 二百萬奪命奇案 (HK), Qocalara Yer Yoxdur (AZ), Старикам здесь не место (RU), Sin lugar para los débiles (AR), Սա ծերերի տեղը չէ (AM), No Country for Old Men - Non, ce pays n'est pas pour le vieil homme (FR), Старым тут не месца (BY)
- Production Companies: Miramax, Paramount Vantage, Scott Rudin Productions, Mike Zoss Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
No Country for Old Men - Plot
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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No Country for Old Men - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Joel Coen
- Ethan Coen
Main Cast
- Javier Bardem
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Josh Brolin
- Woody Harrelson
- Kelly Macdonald
- Garret Dillahunt
- Tess Harper
- Barry Corbin
- Stephen Root
- Rodger Boyce
Writers
- Ethan Coen
- Joel Coen
Producers
- Scott Rudin
- Joel Coen
- Ethan Coen
No Country for Old Men - FAQs
What does the ending of No Country for Old Men mean?
The ending centers on Sheriff Bell's dream, symbolizing his sense of defeat and obsolescence in a world overtaken by senseless violence. The Coen Brothers deliberately deny conventional closure, suggesting that evil — embodied by Chigurh — cannot be stopped or understood, only outlasted or escaped by stepping aside.
Does Anton Chigurh die at the end of the film?
Anton Chigurh survives the film. After a car accident near the end, he walks away injured but alive, reinforcing the movie's theme that pure, implacable evil endures beyond conventional narrative resolution. His survival underscores the film's bleak worldview — violence and chaos cannot be neatly defeated or punished.
Where can you stream No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men is available to stream on Paramount+, fuboTV, and the Paramount+ Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Kanopy offers free access through participating libraries.
Is No Country for Old Men based on a true story?
No Country for Old Men is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Cormac McCarthy's acclaimed 2005 novel of the same name. While McCarthy drew on the geography and atmosphere of the Texas-Mexico border region he knew well, the characters and plot are entirely fictional.
Who are the main actors in No Country for Old Men?
The film stars Javier Bardem as the terrifying hitman Anton Chigurh, Tommy Lee Jones as weary Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, and Josh Brolin as Llewelyn Moss. Woody Harrelson plays bounty hunter Carson Wells, and Kelly Macdonald portrays Carla Jean Moss, Llewelyn's wife.
Did No Country for Old Men win any major awards?
Yes. No Country for Old Men won four Academy Awards at the 2008 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director (Joel and Ethan Coen), Best Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem), and Best Adapted Screenplay. It is widely regarded as one of the finest American films of the 2000s.
What is the age rating for No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men is rated R in the United States for strong graphic violence and some language. It carries a 15 certificate in the United Kingdom, a 16 rating in Germany and Brazil, and an 18 classification in Spain. Viewer discretion is strongly advised due to intense, brutal content.
How long is No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes). The Coen Brothers use this measured pace deliberately, building dread through silence and restraint rather than relentless action, making every scene of violence feel sudden and deeply unsettling.
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