No Country for Old Men (2008)
No Country for Old Men is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Sky Go.
The verdict
No Country for Old Men stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It carries an 8.0/10 on TMDB across 13,805 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 122 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Sky Go.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of English crime, leaning thriller, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 13,805 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 across 13,805 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Joel Coen
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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