Hell or High Water

R

Released Aug 19, 2016

1 hr. 37 min.

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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Craig B

Fantastic movie. Driven by a sensational cast including Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges, Ben Foster and Gil Birmingham, this is a cracking action thriller that shouldn't be missed. The other star of the movie is a brilliant soundtrack co-written by the legendary Aussie rocker Nick Cave.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Igor S

Great Western/heist movie with a few complex questions about morality and what is forgivable or not when you do bad things for the right reasons. Jeff Bridges steals the show as always as he exudes charisma but all the other actors did a great job. Watch this one!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Hackney G

Brilliant. Cracking acting and some killer lines about the banks stealing from people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Alec C

This heist will take every amount of guts to pull off, come hell or high water! As two brothers intend to rob banks to pay off some debts, they become the target of a driven marshal who is not ready to back down from a showdown. Action-packed and intense, this film also excels by painting a story of two siblings attempting to do the wrong thing for the right reasons!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Richard R

One of my favorite Neo-Western crime films of the past 10 years. Just good pure simple filmmaking, without CGI, made on an estimated budget of just 12 million dollars. Written by Tyler Sheridan (Yellowstone), who seems to have the golden touch in the film and television industry right now.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Ian M

Really enjoyed the movies. Great character development, solid plot, and pretty dam good acting all the way around. Nothing flashy or computer generated either, which is a nice break. Also no violence for the sake of violence (read 'not like John Wick', etc.).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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David Mackenzie

Director

Jeff Bridges

Sheriff Marcus Hamilton

Chris Pine

Toby

Ben Foster

Tanner

Gil Birmingham

Alberto Parker

Marin Ireland

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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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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Almost a perfect movie that delivers fantastic performances

Aug 7, 2023

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Peter Bell

Vague Visages

We live in a grey world, which is likely to become cloudier. We want to see good people succeed, “come hell or high water.”

Jun 22, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A savory mix of a compelling narrative, several complex characters, and a handful of morally ambiguous situations.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 31, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Gigi Pritzker, Bill Lischak, Michael G. Nathanson, Rachel Shane, John Penotti, Bruce Toll
Screenwriter: Taylor Sheridan
Distributor: CBS Films, Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Odd Lot Entertainment, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, LBI Entertainment, Film 44, CBS Films
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
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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