Hell or High Water

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Hell or High Water

R

Released Aug 19, 2016

1h 37m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Western

Action

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Toby is a divorced father who's trying to make a better life for his son. His brother Tanner is an ex-convict with a short temper and a loose trigger finger. Together, they plan a series of heists against the bank that's about to foreclose on their family ranch. Standing in their way is Marcus, a Texas Ranger who's only weeks away from retirement. As the siblings plot their final robbery, they must also prepare for a showdown with a crafty lawman who's not ready to ride off into the sunset.

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Critics Consensus

Hell or High Water offers a solidly crafted, well-acted Western heist thriller that eschews mindless gunplay in favor of confident pacing and full-bodied characters.

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Eric Kohn

IndieWire

Just as it taps into a dying corner of American society, Hell or High Water resurrects the power of western mayhem done right.

Rated: B+

Dec 31, 2016

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

We will never get another Howard Hawks or Raoul Walsh, but, every now and then, we see a film that pays homage to their spirit.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2016

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John Wenzel

Denver Post

This neo-Western works splendidly as a self-contained tale of loyalty, loss and redemption, with polished turns from a smoldering Chris Pine and spunky Ben Foster.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 14, 2016

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Director David Mackenzie's new film is inspired in ambition but lax in execution. Its edge is the inability to decide whether to bark or bite.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 17, 2024

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Mackenzie is a forced to be reckoned with and I, for one, cannot wait to see where his career goes after seeing this film.

Rated: A

Aug 19, 2024

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Almost a perfect movie that delivers fantastic performances

Aug 7, 2023

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Donnie D

This is a tremendous film of the type that you simply don’t see made very often. If you haven’t seen it, watch it immediately.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language Throughout, Brief Sexuality and Some Strong Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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jacob c

An excellent crime story that adds a modern twist to the Western genre, along with terrific acting and outstanding characterization.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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John Z

Watch this film, and see the wonderful Jeff Bridges with an excellent supporting cast!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Art P

This is one of my favorite movies. Great acting that will have you rooting for the “bad guy”. That damn Chris Pine is one handsome fella, and who doesn’t love Jeff Bridges? It reminds me of “No Country for Old Men”, another one of my favorite flicks.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/30/25

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Michael K

Entertaining enough but pretty meh

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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Synopsis

Toby is a divorced father who's trying to make a better life for his son. His brother Tanner is an ex-convict with a short temper and a loose trigger finger. Together, they plan a series of heists against the bank that's about to foreclose on their family ranch. Standing in their way is Marcus, a Texas Ranger who's only weeks away from retirement. As the siblings plot their final robbery, they must also prepare for a showdown with a crafty lawman who's not ready to ride off into the sunset.

Director: David Mackenzie
Producer: Sidney Kimmel, Peter Berg, Carla Hacken, Julie Yorn
Screenwriter: Taylor Sheridan
Distributor: CBS Films, Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Madison Wells, CBS Films, Odd Lot Entertainment, Film 44, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, LBI Entertainment
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Brief Sexuality|Some Strong Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Western, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 19, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.0M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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