This is one of the greatest movies to date and is very well done. It is all about a man stumbling upon $2 million dollars, and the chase from Anton Chigurh to Llewelyn Moss over the cash. This movie contains action, suspense, and thrills, thus making it a very flexible movie.This movie does contain infrequent language with 2 f words and bloody violence (nothing a mature teen couldn't handle). This a true masterpiece that mustn't be missed!
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No Country for Old Men
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Coens' violent film is brutal, thought-provoking.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About No Country for Old Men
Parents need to know that this violent, mature crime drama from the filmmakers behind Fargo isn't for kids. Scenes include bloody wounds, jarring acts of aggression (shooting, fighting), and psychological abuse (the primary villain is especially unnerving in his calm demeanor, callousness, and ingenuity). Several scenes involve lengthy shootouts between characters with large guns, as well as contemplations of the bloody aftermath. You can also expect frequent references to drugs (the $2 million at stake is part of a heroin deal gone bad), some drinking, and language (the one use of "f--k" is by a young boy).
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the film's use of violence. Does violence have the same impact in a movie like this as in an action movie like Live Free or Die Hard? Why or why not? Which type of movie violence do you find more affecting and/or upsetting? How do the Coens use filmmaking techniques to spark specific emotions in their audience? Do you think this film can be considered a Western? Why or why not?
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
A true masterpiece!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
A true masterpiece!
This is one of the greatest movies to date and is very well done. It is all about a man stumbling upon $2 million dollars, and the chase from Anton Chigurh to Llewelyn Moss over the cash. This movie contains action, suspense, and thrills, thus making it a very flexible movie.This movie does contain infrequent language with 2 f words and bloody violence (nothing a mature teen couldn't handle). This a true masterpiece that mustn't be missed!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
So good
Great film. Iffy for some younger teens... no one younger than 13 to watch this... unless parents aren't over protective... :)
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
The Creative Cohens, at it again!
I am probably the biggest Cohen brothers fan! This is one of my favorite movies of all time!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Probaly one of the top 10 movies ever made! Best Action Movie Ever!
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
I liked this better than "Juno"
And I didn't see any other 07 nominees, because all except "Juno" were rated R, so I guess I'm sorta glad it won the Best Pic Oscar. I only saw this because I have a life-long goal to see every Best Picture Oscar winner in America. To conclude, this movie was graphically bloody and somewhat symbolic in my opinion.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Coen Brothers Best Movie
The Coen brothers strike again with this western thiller about a man finding a drug deal gone bad.He decides to take the money, and a crazy hitman goes after him to find the money. I recommend it for ages 14 and up because it would be hard to understand for kids. 5/5
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Coen brothers thought-provoking oscar winner is great.
What makes the Coen brothers Oscar-winning film so great is that it keeps you thinking of what happened and what will happen. It's rare to see that in pointless movies these days but this is a real treat.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Whoa, whoa, whoa ... how did that just end?!
This movie showed a lot of promise until the very end. In the words of one of my favorite movie critics, "It was kind of like they didn't know how to end it, so they sort of just ... didn't." The Oscar for best picture could have gone to a much worthier candidate
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
And the Oscar goes to....umm.....
Overrated. Not worthy of its Best Picture win.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
this is not right
kids should not curse
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
Very good western thriller
I think this movie is an instant classic. Kind of a corny ending but great action, great story, great acting. VERY bloody. If you are a kid going to see this movie, one sentence of caution. Anton's low, emotionless, creepy voice will be in your nightmares for a while.
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
Unique Based of Book Film is Classic and Brutal
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
A Fantastic (Yet Violent) Thrill Ride
The Coen Brothers at their best!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
STUPID MOVIE
This movie sucks, it did not deserve best picture of the year, the ending REALLY sucked. Altogether this movie sucked.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
ugh!
i can not believe a lid used the f -word
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
very intense! beautiful cinematogaphy! acted beautifully
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Excellent
Some of the scenes are pure movie heaven. Many folk will dissagree in that it goes over their head, Better than Fargo, see for yourself if you like real mellow humor drama. Brad
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome,compelling,gory action flick
First off, thank you very much Cohen Brothers for making this movie. Now to the review. Sex was not an issue, a few minor innuendos. Language was also not that big of an issue, two uses of f*** and a couple minor swears. Violence was the biggest issue. Lot's of close range shootouts, explosions, a car crash, more shooting. All in all pretty gory. There was amazing acting and a great storyline. Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones were all at their prime in this movie. Watch with your parents if you can't handle violence that well, if you can handle violence then watch it by yourself. 11/10 no no 20/10, seriously it's that good!
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| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
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