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Hell or High Water

  • 20162016
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
225K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
888
5
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Jeff Bridges, Ben Foster, and Chris Pine in Hell or High Water (2016)
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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A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's ranch in West Texas.A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's ranch in West Texas.A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's ranch in West Texas.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
225K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
888
5
  • Director
    • David Mackenzie
  • Writer
    • Taylor Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Chris Pine
    • Ben Foster
    • Jeff Bridges
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Mackenzie
  • Writer
    • Taylor Sheridan
  • Stars
    • Chris Pine
    • Ben Foster
    • Jeff Bridges
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 505User reviews
    • 317Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 47 wins & 175 nominations total

    Videos26

    Trailer #3
    Trailer 1:34
    Trailer #3
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:42
    Official Trailer
    Justify the Means
    Trailer 1:54
    Justify the Means
    Texas Trailer
    Trailer 1:25
    Texas Trailer
    What Dont You Want
    Clip 1:07
    What Dont You Want
    It Will Take A Few Banks
    Clip 0:38
    It Will Take A Few Banks
    Because You Asked
    Clip 1:06
    Because You Asked
    Thats What She Said
    Clip 1:42
    Thats What She Said
    Texan
    Clip 1:04
    Texan
    Blaze Of Glory
    Clip 0:49
    Blaze Of Glory
    Need Support
    Clip 0:48
    Need Support
    Start The Car
    Clip 0:51
    Start The Car

    Photos131

    Taylor Sheridan in Hell or High Water (2016)
    David Mackenzie in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Jeff Bridges and Kevin Wiggins in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Ben Foster and Chris Pine in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Jeff Bridges in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Jeff Bridges in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Ben Foster and Chris Pine in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Ben Foster in Hell or High Water (2016)
    Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham in Hell or High Water (2016)

    Top cast

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    Chris Pine
    Chris Pine
    • Toby Howardas Toby Howard
    Ben Foster
    Ben Foster
    • Tanner Howardas Tanner Howard
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Marcus Hamiltonas Marcus Hamilton
    Gil Birmingham
    Gil Birmingham
    • Alberto Parkeras Alberto Parker
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Elsieas Elsie
    William Sterchi
    William Sterchi
    • Mr. Clausonas Mr. Clauson
    Buck Taylor
    Buck Taylor
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Kristin K. Berg
    Kristin K. Berg
    • Olney Telleras Olney Teller
    • (as Kristin Berg)
    Keith Meriweather
    Keith Meriweather
    • Rancheras Rancher
    Jackamoe Buzzell
    Jackamoe Buzzell
    • Archer City Deputyas Archer City Deputy
    Katy Mixon
    Katy Mixon
    • Jenny Annas Jenny Ann
    Amber Midthunder
    Amber Midthunder
    • Vernon Telleras Vernon Teller
    Joe Berryman
    Joe Berryman
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager
    Taylor Sheridan
    Taylor Sheridan
    • Cowboyas Cowboy
    Howard Ferguson Jr.
    Howard Ferguson Jr.
    • Vernon PD Officeras Vernon PD Officer
    • (as Howard S. Ferguson Jr.)
    Debrianna Mansini
    Debrianna Mansini
    • Vernon Diner Waitressas Vernon Diner Waitress
    Paul Howard Smith
    Paul Howard Smith
    • Old Timeras Old Timer
    Nathaniel Augustson
    Nathaniel Augustson
    • Gas Station Thug #1as Gas Station Thug #1
    • Director
      • David Mackenzie
    • Writer
      • Taylor Sheridan
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    In Texas, after the death of his mother, the unemployed oil and gas worker Toby Howard is losing his ranch to the Texas Midlands Bank. Toby is divorced from his wife who lives with their two sons. When his brother Tanner Howard is released from the prison, they team up to rob agencies of the Texas Midlands Bank to raise money to pay the loan so that Toby may leave the real estate to his sons. Meanwhile the Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton who is near retirement and his Native American-descendant partner Alberto Parker try to anticipate the next move of the thieves. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • texas
    • texas ranger
    • bank robbery
    • neo western
    • bank robber
    • 362 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Blood always follows money.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
      • Western
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some strong violence, language throughout and brief sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The phrase "come hell or high water" typically means "do whatever needs to be done, no matter the circumstances". It also refers to the "hell or high water clause" in a contract, usually a lease, which states that the payments must continue regardless of any difficulties the paying party may encounter. Both definitions apply to different parts of the plot in this movie.
    • Goofs
      When Toby is stopped at the very tense police checkpoint, it is clear that his car has no front license plate, which is illegal in Texas and therefore very noticeable to the police, but when the car was acquired it was stated that the car had a New Mexico plate, and New Mexico does not require front license plates.
    • Quotes

      Toby Howard: I've been poor my whole life, like a disease passing from generation to generation. But not my boys, not anymore.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Late Late Show with James Corden: David Duchovny/Jeff Bridges/Nastasya Generalova (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Dollar Bill Blues
      Written & Performed by Townes van Zandt (as Townes Van Zandt)

      Courtesy of RCA Records Nashville

      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews505

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Gritty and Engaging - Great Addition to the Crime Drama Genre!
    With Taylor Sheridan as the writer and David MacKenzie at the helm, I had high hopes for this movie. Both of their last respective projects (Sheridan - Sicario, MacKenzie - Starred Up) were gritty, violent, and engaging. All of those hold true for Hell or High Water.

    The main characters, Chris Pine and Ben Foster turn in great performances. Ben Foster plays the ex-con brother. And as usual, he turns in what I think was the best performance of the movie. He has a knack for playing a top notch supporting role, and often times gets overlooked. Chris Pine also nails it as the more straight laced brother. For a pretty boy of Hollywood, his portrayal is authentic. Jeff Bridges also compliments these two well as the older, sort of jaded officer. Both him and Foster even provide a good amount of laughs, but neither overdo it.

    The setting of the movie really sets it above others in the genre. I would say this movie is more crime/drama or heist film than Western, but it definitely has a Western vibe due to its northwest Texas setting. The area has been hit hard by the recession, a failing farm industry, and big oil. It all makes the recklessness and danger Foster and Pine engage in that much more enjoyable, and even sort of relatable. The audience can at least sympathize with them as they do what they think is right.

    Overall, this film is well worth a watch. It can be put in a league with more recent films like The Town, Drive, and The Place Beyond the Pines.
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    • Jul 26, 2016

    FAQ1

    • Who are the Mackenzies that the film is dedicated to and why?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook Page
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Comancheria
    • Filming locations
      • Clovis, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • CBS Films
      • Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
      • MWM Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $27,007,844
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $621,329
      • Aug 14, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $37,999,675
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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