No Country for Old Men

In June 1980, Sheriff Ed Tom Bell confronts the rise of violence in West Texas. As he grapples with his family's legacy in law enforcement, he feels increasingly outmatched by the chaos engulfing his community.

While hunting pronghorn in the barren landscape, Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon a devastating drug deal gone wrong. Finding multiple dead men and a dying Mexican pleading for water, he discovers a satchel filled with two million dollars, which he decides to take.

That night, Moss returns to the scene to bring water to the wounded Mexican. However, he is startled by two men in a truck, resulting in a frantic escape that leaves him without his vehicle.

Back at his motel, Moss quickly hides the retrieved cash in the air vent to prevent detection. He sends his wife, Carla Jean, to stay with her mother for her safety, aware of the dangers that the money has attracted.

Anton Chigurh, a relentless hitman, begins tracking Moss down to retrieve the stolen money. He leaves a bloody trail behind him, including the murder of a sheriff's deputy, showcasing his brutal nature.

As Bell investigates the violent fallout of the drug deal, Chigurh finds Moss's abandoned truck at the scene. He receives a tracking device from the buyers, allowing him to hone in on Moss's location after dispatching those who stand in his way.

Chigurh breaks into Moss's hideout and ambushes a group of Mexicans looking for him. However, Moss continually stays one step ahead, managing to evade capture despite the increasing danger.

During a violent confrontation at a hotel, both Moss and Chigurh suffer injuries. Moss attempts to hide the satchel of cash near the border but realizes he needs medical attention and ends up in a Mexican hospital.

Carson Wells, another hired gun, approaches Moss with an offer to protect him from Chigurh. However, their meeting is cut short when Chigurh tracks Wells down, killing him before he can provide assistance.

After killing Wells, Chigurh taunts Moss by answering his phone call, promising safety for Carla Jean if he hands over the money. Moss, determined to protect his wife, refuses to give in to Chigurh's psychological games.

Moss arranges to meet Carla Jean, but his plans are thwarted by armed men who confront him at a motel. This confrontation leads him to a tragic end, robbing him of any chance at safety.

Upon arriving at the motel, Sheriff Bell discovers the chaos Chigurh has inflicted. He realizes that Moss's attempts to hide the money were in vain, indicated by the removed vent cover, signaling a loss of control over the situation.

Bell confides in his Uncle Ellis, reflecting on the overwhelming violence that weighs on him. He expresses doubts about his ability to cope with such brutality, contemplating retirement as he feels outmatched.

After returning home from her mother's funeral, Carla Jean is confronted by Chigurh. He presents her with a deadly coin toss choice, signaling the depth of despair and loss surrounding their situation.

Now retired, Bell shares poignant dreams with his wife that reflect on loss and longing for connection. One dream hints at a reunion with his father, suggesting a yearning for redemption and peace amid the chaos that enveloped his life.