"Hell or High Water" is a 2016 American neo-Western crime film directed by David Mackenzie. The story follows two brothers, Toby and Tanner Howard, who rob a series of banks in Texas to save their family farm from foreclosure. Their actions attract the attention of law enforcement, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse chase. The film stars Chris Pine as Toby and Ben Foster as Tanner, with Jeff Bridges portraying a Texas Ranger on their trail. Set against the backdrop of the American Southwest, the film explores themes of desperation, family loyalty, and the impact of economic hardship on rural communities.