Hell or High Water
Movie, 2016, The 2010s, Set in West Texas
Hell or High Water is #21 of 26 in release order and #21 of 26 in chronological order in the Heist Movies.
The story
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
Hell or High Water recap
In West Texas, the brothers Toby and Tanner Howard rob early-morning branches of the Texas Midlands Bank, which holds the reverse mortgage on their late mother's ranch, where oil has been found. Toby, divorced and broke, wants to give the land to his sons; Tanner, an ex-con, is reckless. They take only small bills and launder the cash at an Oklahoma casino into a cheque made out to the bank. Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton, close to retirement, and his partner Alberto Parker track them. The last robbery goes wrong when armed locals fight back, and Toby is shot.
Hell or High Water ending explained
Tanner draws the police into the hills and kills Parker before Hamilton shoots him dead. Toby pays off the bank and puts the ranch in trust for his sons. Retired, Hamilton visits Toby at the ranch, sure he is guilty, and they agree to finish their conversation another time.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Hell or High Water
Hell or High Water is streaming on HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 97%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Now You See Me, before Baby Driver.
- Chronological order: after Now You See Me, before Baby Driver.
Cast
- Jeff Bridges as Marcus Hamilton
- Chris Pine as Toby Howard
- Ben Foster as Tanner Howard
- Gil Birmingham as Alberto Parker
- Marin Ireland as Debbie Howard
- Kevin Rankin as Billy Rayburn
- Dale Dickey as Elsie
- William Sterchi as Mr. Clauson
- Kristin K. Berg as Olney Teller
- Katy Mixon as Jenny Ann
- Buck Taylor as Old Man
- Keith Meriweather as Rancher
Directed by David Mackenzie.