Hell or High Water (2016)
Blood always follows money.
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 11 August 2016 |
| Genre | Western, Crime, Drama |
| Director | David Mackenzie |
| Starring | Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine and Ben Foster |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 8.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 88/100 · IMDb 7.6/10 · TMDB users 7.3/10 |
| Budget | $12 million |
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Where to watch Hell or High Water in 22 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Australia | Netflix $20.99 AUD, ARD/ZDF |
| Canada | Prime Video $9.99 CAD, Tubi |
| Denmark | Prime Video 69 kr DKK |
| Ecuador | Prime Video $5.99 |
| Fiji | Netflix about |
| Finland | Prime Video €6.99 |
| France | Prime Video €6.99, Max €10.99 |
| French Guiana | Prime Video |
| French Polynesia | Prime Video |
| India | Prime Video ₹299 |
| Ireland | Paramount+ |
| Italy | Netflix €13.99 |
| Japan | Netflix ¥1590 JPY |
| Monaco | Max |
| Netherlands | Max €11.99 |
| New Zealand | Netflix $17.99 NZD |
| Norway | Prime Video 79 kr NOK |
| San Marino | Netflix |
| South Korea | Watcha |
| Spain | Prime Video €4.99 |
| Sweden | Prime Video 69 kr SEK |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ |
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What kind of watch this is
The tagline promises blood follows money, and the film delivers exactly that, but with a dry, dusty patience that keeps you guessing until the last frame. David Mackenzie directs it with a steady hand, turning a desperate scheme in West Texas into a meditation on what a man is willing to lose to keep a roof over his head. Jeff Bridges anchors the chaos with quiet dignity, while Chris Pine and Ben Foster provide the kinetic energy that keeps the tension tight. It is 102 minutes of holding your breath, where every dollar stolen costs more than it’s worth.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes awards a 97% approval rating as of October 2024, backed by an 8.5/10 average. Metacritic follows closely with an 88/100 Metascore. Critics praised the film for revitalizing the Western genre through confident pacing and full-bodied characters. Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun Times called it "beautiful and harsh and elegiac." Samantha Ladwig of IGN noted it "surprises with its complex narrative." The script also earned a spot in the Writers Guild of America's 101 Greatest Screenplays of the 21st Century in 2021. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave it an A−. It is a sturdy genre piece that earns its own quiet respect.
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- Hell or High Water on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q20026847 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Hell or High Water (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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