Beyond the myth lies America's greatest betrayal
Outlaw Jesse James is rumored to be the 'fastest gun in the West'. An eager recruit into James' notorious gang, Robert Ford eventually grows jealous of the famed outlaw and, when Robert and his brother sense an opportunity to kill James, their murderous action elevates their target to near mythical status.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) is a drama and western film directed by Andrew Dominik, released on September 20, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 40m. It stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell and Paul Schneider. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,863 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
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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
Michael Parks
as Henry Craig
Alison Elliott
as Martha Bolton
Directed by Andrew Dominik, written by Ron Hansen and Andrew Dominik, produced by Ridley Scott, Jules Daly and Brad Pitt.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 2,863 ratings.
Perfection. I think I will just come right out and say it from the off, this is a masterpiece, a truly spell binding, mesmerising tour de force that seeps class from every pore. I have often found myself cringing and turning my back on those who use in film debate the tired old defence of "it's not for everyone", but here I find I have no choice because this picture is purely for those enamoured with poetic beauty…
Reviewed on September 6, 2014
***The last seven months in the life of Jesse James*** Brad Pitt stars as the famous outlaw in this chronicling that begins with the Blue Cut Train Robbery that took place in Missouri on September 7, 1881. Casey Affleck co-stars as Robert Ford, a 20yo member of Jesse's gang, who kills James for the reward, but also because he and his brother, Charles (Sam Rockwell), feared for their lives. The final 25 minutes…
Reviewed on August 2, 2026
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The main cast of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) includes Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Paul Schneider and Jeremy Renner. The film was directed by Andrew Dominik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was released on September 20, 2007 and runs for 2h 40m.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 2,863 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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