8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Hell or High Water (2016)
Hell or High Water (2016)
Overview
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by portraying the devastating impact of predatory capitalism and systemic economic injustice on rural communities, driving individuals to desperate measures.
The movie includes a prominent diverse supporting character without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores the economic challenges faced by its white male protagonists, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Hell or High Water does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a crime drama set in West Texas, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The film "Hell or High Water" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on economic hardship, family loyalty, and a crime spree in West Texas, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hell or High Water is an original screenplay, not an adaptation or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Hell or High Water is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, no characters had an established race prior to this film's creation, meaning no race swap could have occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.8
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