No Country for Old Men (2007)
A hunter becomes the hunted in a bleak Texas landscape, where violence is a language all its own.
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.
How intense is No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What No Country for Old Men feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream No Country for Old Men
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Is No Country for Old Men for you?
Is No Country for Old Men scary?
Only a little. No Country for Old Men has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is No Country for Old Men gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is No Country for Old Men sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is No Country for Old Men OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream No Country for Old Men?
No Country for Old Men is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does No Country for Old Men have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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