Synopsis
In 'No Country for Old Men', a hunter named Llewelyn Moss discovers two million dollars in the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong. His decision to take the money sets off a violent chain reaction, as he becomes the target of a relentless and psychotic hitman named Anton Chigurh.
Why Watch It
The Coens strip down the crime thriller to its most ruthless core, following a drifter's spiral into the crosshairs of an unstoppable assassin and a world that has no mercy for the unprepared. Javier Bardem's performance is magnetism through pure menace—a villain so methodical and inevitable he becomes the film's dark heartbeat. A masterclass in dread that redefines what American cinema can do with violence and consequence.
Did You Know?
- Javier Bardem won an Oscar for his role as Anton Chigurh.
- The coin Anton Chigurh flips is a 1958 quarter.
- The movie is based on a novel by Cormac McCarthy.
- The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
- Directors, Joel and Ethan Coen also edited the film.
Iconic Quotes
- What's the most you've ever lost on a coin toss?
- You can't stop what's coming. It ain't all waiting on you.
- Call it, friendo.
- If the rule you followed brought you to this, what was the use of the rule?
- I'm not a criminal, I'm just in the wrong place.
