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8.0 / 10(13,928 votes)IMDbR20072h 2m$171.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

No Country for Old Men

“There are no clean getaways.”

Synopsis

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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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Vienna International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

November 9, 2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

October 1, 2025

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 10, 2024

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (6.87x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$171.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

6.87x

+$146.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $171.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Screenplay & Story
Narges Takesh, Cormac McCarthy, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Original Score
Carter Burwell
Original Title
No Country for Old Men
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
2h 2m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$171.6M
Production Studios
Miramax, Paramount Vantage, Scott Rudin Productions, Mike Zoss Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Screenplay & Story

Narges Takesh, Cormac McCarthy, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Original Score & Music

Carter Burwell

Director of Photography

Roger Deakins, Paul Elliott

Film Editing

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Producers

Mark Roybal, Robert Graf, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Scott Rudin

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Cormac McCarthy

Department Leadership Roster

Joel Coen

Joel Coen

Director

Ethan Coen

Ethan Coen

Editor

Joel Coen

Joel Coen

Producer

Ethan Coen

Ethan Coen

Producer

Scott Rudin

Scott Rudin

Producer

Jess Gonchor

Jess Gonchor

Production Design

Roger Deakins

Roger Deakins

Director of Photography

Mary Zophres

Mary Zophres

Costume Design

Vincent Cirelli

Visual Effects Supervisor

Joel Coen

Joel Coen

Editor

Carter Burwell

Carter Burwell

Original Music Composer

Jery Hewitt

Jery Hewitt

Stunt Coordinator

Ethan Coen

Ethan Coen

Director

Ethan Coen

Ethan Coen

Writer

Joel Coen

Joel Coen

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada18A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About No Country for Old Men

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is No Country for Old Men about?

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.

Who directed No Country for Old Men?

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

Who stars in No Country for Old Men?

The principal cast of No Country for Old Men includes Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald.

When was No Country for Old Men released and how long is it?

No Country for Old Men was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.

What was the box office and production budget of No Country for Old Men?

No Country for Old Men had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $171.6M at the worldwide box office (6.87 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for No Country for Old Men?

The original motion picture soundtrack for No Country for Old Men was composed by Carter Burwell.

Is No Country for Old Men based on a book or true story?

No Country for Old Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cormac McCarthy".

What is the age rating and content advisory for No Country for Old Men?

No Country for Old Men holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).