No Country for Old Men, released in 2007 and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, is a tense neo-Western thriller inspired by Cormac McCarthy’s book. Taking place in West Texas in 1980, the film centers on a dangerous chase involving a hunter, a ruthless hitman, and a tired sheriff.
No Country for Old Men - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | No Country for Old Men |
Genre: | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
Language: | English |
Director: | Joel Coen, Ethan Coen |
Main Cast: | Josh Brolin as Llewellyn Moss - Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh - Tommy Lee Jones as Sheriff Ed Tom Bell - Woody Harrelson as Carson Wells - Kelly Macdonald as Carla Jean Moss |
Release Date: | November 9, 2007 |
Banner: | Miramax Films, Paramount Vantage |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $25 million |
Runtime: | 2h 2m |
The story kicks off when Llewelyn Moss, played by Josh Brolin, finds a briefcase filled with cash at a botched drug deal. By taking the money, he unwittingly starts a violent hunt led by Anton Chigurh, portrayed by Javier Bardem. Chigurh is a merciless killer who follows a strange code based on chance. As Moss tries to stay one step ahead of Chigurh, Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, played by Tommy Lee Jones, looks into the chaos, pondering how crime and morality are shifting in a world that seems to lack meaning.
The film skillfully examines themes of fate, ethics, and the inevitability of change. Bardem’s chilling portrayal of Chigurh earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. No Country for Old Men won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, and is praised for its striking visuals, haunting music, and deep philosophical ideas, making a lasting impression on both audiences and critics.