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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

2007 · Movie · R · 160 min · ★ 7.1 · 72% critics

DramaWestern

A notorious outlaw known as the “fastest gun in the West” draws an eager recruit into his infamous gang. As rivalry and jealousy grow, the recruit and his brother see a chance to kill him, and their actions help turn the outlaw into near-mythical legend.

Based on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Also known as The Assassination of Jesse James

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Details
Years
2007
Release date
2007-09-20
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
160 min
Critic score
72/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (2,778 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this slow, dialogue-driven western about fame and infamy if you want atmosphere and psychological tension more than action; Not for you if you prefer fast pacing or traditional shootouts, unless you’re into The English or The Hateful Eight.

Pros: poetic character drama; stunning visuals; standout performances | Cons: slow pacing; not action-focused; polarizing takes

Themes

  • media
  • killing
  • missouri
  • admiration
  • hold-up robbery
  • jesse james
  • cowardliness
  • family
  • coward
  • revisionist western

Awards & recognition

  • National Society of Film Critics AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2007
  • San Francisco Film Critics Circle AwardBest Film · 2007
  • Satellite AwardBest Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 2007
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2008 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 2008 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Dominik