
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007 · Movie · R · 160 min · ★ 7.1 · 72% critics
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 Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2007
- San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award — Best Film · 2007
- Satellite Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 2007
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2008 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2008 · nominated
Cast & crew

Brad Pitt
as Jesse James

Casey Affleck
as Robert Ford

Sam Rockwell
as Charley Ford

Paul Schneider
as Dick Liddil

Jeremy Renner
as Wood Hite

Garret Dillahunt
as Ed Miller

Sam Shepard
as Frank James

Mary-Louise Parker
as Zee James

Zooey Deschanel
as Dorothy Evans

Ted Levine
as Sheriff Timberlake
Directed by Andrew Dominik