Hell or High Water (2016)
Two desperate brothers rob banks across West Texas, fueling a gritty, suspenseful, and melancholy crime drama.
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
How intense is Hell or High Water?
Hell or High Water is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Hell or High Water feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Hell or High Water
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hell or High Water for you?
Is Hell or High Water scary?
Only a little. Hell or High Water has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Hell or High Water gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Hell or High Water sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hell or High Water OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Hell or High Water?
Hell or High Water runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Hell or High Water?
Hell or High Water is streaming on Max.
Does Hell or High Water have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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