In the waning days of the American frontier, legendary outlaw Jesse James (Brad Pitt) finds himself increasingly suspicious of those closest to him. Among them is the young and impressionable Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), whose lifelong admiration for James gradually transforms into envy, obsession, and a desperate desire for notoriety. Director Andrew Dominik crafts a haunting meditation on fame, mythmaking, and betrayal, turning a familiar historical episode into one of the most lyrical and elegiac American films of the 21st century.

Shot by legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins, the film is renowned for its breathtaking imagery of the American West. Deakins has frequently cited The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford among the finest work of his career, and many critics and filmmakers consider it one of the most beautifully photographed films ever made.

“A masterpiece.” — The New Yorker

“One of the most beautiful and haunting films of the decade.” — The Guardian

“An American epic of rare ambition and artistry.” — The New York Times

“A mournful, mesmerizing western unlike any other.” — Rolling Stone

“A film that grows richer and more profound with every viewing.” — RogerEbert.com