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No Country for Old Men (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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No Country for Old Men is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem. It is based on No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $171.6 million worldwide. It won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor in a Supporting Role, and 17 awards in all. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 92 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

IMDb rating
8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$171.6M
Oscars won
4
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No Country for Old Men (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Directors
Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is No Country for Old Men About?

The premise of No Country for Old Men without spoilers, adapted from No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the desolate Texas landscape, Llewelyn Moss inadvertently stumbles upon a wrecked drug deal and a substantial sum of money, setting off a chain of violent events. Pursued by a relentless and chillingly ruthless killer, Moss finds himself caught in a deadly game where human life holds no value. Meanwhile, an aging sheriff grapples with the changing world and the escalating brutality as he attempts to restore order and bring the escalating violence under control.

No Country for Old Men Themes & Keywords

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  • texas
  • neo western
  • sheriff
  • desert
  • neo noir
  • contemporary western
  • cold blooded murder
  • el paso texas
  • suspense
  • police
  • border crossing
  • hitman
+38 more
  • surprise ending
  • murder
  • tracking device
  • captive bolt gun
  • psychopath
  • coin toss
  • vietnam war veteran
  • murder spree
  • 1980s
  • drug deal
  • u.s. mexico border
  • handcuffs
  • deputy sheriff
  • dream
  • pharmacy
  • contract killer
  • assassin
  • gunshot wound
  • strangulation
  • police officer killed
  • bounty hunter
  • stolen money
  • serial killer
  • motel
  • hospital
  • gas station
  • corpse
  • car accident
  • broken arm
  • based on novel
  • very little dialogue
  • self surgery
  • covered in blood
  • fear
  • mercilessness
  • nihilism
  • national film registry
  • welder
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Cast & crew

No Country for Old Men Cast

Tommy Lee Jones leads the cast, with Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.

Ratings

No Country for Old Men Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave No Country for Old Men 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 92 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.

Plot

No Country for Old Men Plot Summary

What happens in No Country for Old Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

West Texas in June 1980 presents a barren landscape, where Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) grapples with the escalating violence that shadows his family’s legacy in law enforcement. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), while hunting pronghorn, stumbles upon the aftermath of a disastrous drug deal. The sight is gruesome: several dead men, some dogs, a gravely injured Mexican pleading for water, and a satchel containing two million dollars, which he takes to his trailer. That fateful night, as he returns later with water for the wounded man, he is startled by two men in a truck, leading to the loss of his vehicle. With his intimate knowledge of the terrain, Moss manages to evade his pursuers.

Full summary

The whole story of No Country for Old Men, scene by scene

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Box office

No Country for Old Men Box Office

No Country for Old Men grossed $171.6 million worldwide. $74.3 million came from the US and Canada and $97.3 million (57%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$171.6M

US & Canada
$74.3M
International
$97.3M
US & Canada 43% Rest of the world 57%
Awards

No Country for Old Men Awards & Nominations

No Country for Old Men won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor in a Supporting Role, and 17 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2008, with 4 wins from 8 nominations.

17 wins31 nominations7 ceremonies

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Videos

No Country for Old Men Trailers & Videos

11 videos: 1 trailer and 10 clips.

All 11 videos
Official Trailer
  • Clip No Country for Old Men | 'Coin Toss' (HD) - Javier Bardem | MIRAMAX
  • Clip No Country for Old Men | 'Milk Man' (HD) - Javier Bardem | MIRAMAX
  • Clip No Country for Old Men | 'The Discovery' (HD) - Josh Brolin | MIRAMAX
  • Clip No Country for Old Men | 'Stumped' (HD) - Tommy Lee Jones, Garret Dillahunt | MIRAMAX
Quiz

How Well Do You Know No Country for Old Men?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What catalyzes Llewelyn Moss's decision to take the money?

Cars

Cars in No Country for Old Men

62 cars on screen, including the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1981 Dodge Ramcharger.

All 62 cars
  • 1990 Chevrolet Caprice in No Country for Old Men 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1981 Dodge Ramcharger in No Country for Old Men 1981 Dodge Ramcharger Important role
  • 1979 Ford Bronco in No Country for Old Men 1979 Ford Bronco Important role
  • 1971 Ford F-Series in No Country for Old Men 1971 Ford F-Series Important role
Details

No Country for Old Men Also Known As

40 alternative titles, including “No Country for Old Men - Non, ce pays n'est pas pour le vieil homme” and “Старикам здесь не место”.

Also known as
  • No Country for Old Men - Non, ce pays n'est pas pour le vieil homme
  • Старикам здесь не место
  • 二百萬奪命奇案
  • Non e' un paese per vecchi
  • 노인을 위한 나라는 없다
  • To nie jest kraj dla starych ludzi
  • No es país para viejos
  • Qocalara Yer Yoxdur
  • Sin lugar para los débiles
  • 老无所依
  • Սա ծերերի տեղը չէ
  • Старым тут не месца
+28 more
  • Non è un paese per vecchi
  • Menetetty maa
  • Nem vénnek való vidék
  • İhtiyarlara Yer Yok
  • Este País Não É Para Velhos
  • Старикам тут не место
  • ארץ קשוחה
  • Tahle země není pro starý
  • Καμιά Πατρίδα για τους Μελλοθάνατους
  • ノーカントリー
  • Nu există țară pentru bătrâni
  • Onde os Fracos Não Têm Vez
  • Старим тут не місце
  • 險路勿近
  • Ni prostora za starce
  • Няма място за старите кучета
  • Kur sirmgalvjiem nav vietas
  • Šioje šalyje nėra vietos senukams
  • Táto krajina nie je pre starých
  • Non, ce pays n'est pas pour le vieil homme
  • 2百萬奪命奇案
  • ล่าคนดุในเมืองเดือด
  • Không Chốn Dung Thân
  • لا بلد للعجائز
  • Nema zemlje za starce, მოხუცების ადგილი აქ არ არის
  • جایی برای پیرمردها نیست
  • Ei ole maad vanadele meestele
  • Нема земље за старце

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FAQ

No Country for Old Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of No Country for Old Men, each answered in a sentence.

How long is No Country for Old Men?

No Country for Old Men runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was No Country for Old Men released?

No Country for Old Men was released on November 9, 2007.

Who directed No Country for Old Men?

No Country for Old Men was directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.

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Who is in the cast of No Country for Old Men?

No Country for Old Men stars Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem.

How much did No Country for Old Men make at the box office?

No Country for Old Men grossed $171.6 million worldwide ($74.3 million domestic, $97.3 million international).

How is No Country for Old Men rated?

No Country for Old Men has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.

Is No Country for Old Men based on a book?

Yes. No Country for Old Men is adapted from No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy.

What awards did No Country for Old Men win?

No Country for Old Men won 17 awards from 31 nominations, including Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 2008.

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