Movie · 2007
Is No Country for Old Men based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. No Country for Old Men is based on the book No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy (2005).
The movie was released in 2007.
The book behind No Country for Old Men
No Country for Old Men
by Cormac McCarthy · first published 2005 · Western novel, thriller, crime fiction
2005 novel by Cormac McCarthy.
Common questions
Is No Country for Old Men based on a book?
Yes. No Country for Old Men is based on the book No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy (2005).
Who wrote the book No Country for Old Men is based on?
No Country for Old Men was written by Cormac McCarthy and first published in 2005.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read No Country for Old Men before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Cormac McCarthy's books
- The Road (film, 2009)
- All the Pretty Horses (film, 2000)
- The Sunset Limited (film, 2011)