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Movie Info

Release Date: August 11, 2016
Runtime: 102 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (5)
Genres:
Drama Crime Western
Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $37,600,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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97%
Tomatometer
88
88/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
4,798 votes
7.6/10
IMDb
276,025 votes
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Hell or High Water

2016

"Desperation drives them, justice follows closely."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Nada que perder? 🇷🇴 RO: Cu orice preț 🇺🇦 UK: Земля команчів? 🇮🇷 FA: اگر سنگ از آسمان ببارد? All international titles (5) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2017 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Jeff Bridges

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $37,600,000
Profit $25,600,000
ROI +213.3% (3.1x)

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Hell or High Water is directed by David Mackenzie .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#road trip 71 #audacious 68 #texas 41 #criminal 28 #brother 19 #cowboy 15 #neo-western 11 #gun battle 9 #bank robber 6 #car fire 5 #divorced father 3 #small western town 2 #held at gunpoint 2 #bullet hole 1 #police officer killed 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Hell or High Water

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  • David Mackenzie utilized real Texas locations for authenticity, with many scenes filmed in small towns such as Abilene and Post, capturing the stark landscape of West Texas.

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  • The character of Alberto Parker, played by Gil Birmingham, is a nod to the often overlooked perspectives of Native Americans in modern Western narratives, adding depth to the film's commentary on socio-economic issues.

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  • Jeff Bridges drew inspiration from his own father's experiences as a Texas Ranger, allowing him to infuse his character with a sense of authenticity and personal connection to the role.

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  • In one scene, the bank's logo is visible on a sign, but the bank does not have a branch in the town where the robbery occurs; this creates a continuity error regarding the bank's physical presence.

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  • Hell or High Water shares thematic elements with other modern Western films, such as No Country for Old Men, both exploring moral ambiguity and the changing American landscape.

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  • The film's score, composed by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, blends haunting melodies with raw instrumentations, mirroring the film's emotional depth and the harsh realities faced by the characters.

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  • During the filming, the crew faced extreme heat conditions in Texas, which led to several adjustments in shooting schedules to accommodate the welfare of both the cast and crew.

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