Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western crime film *Hell or High Water* is now available to stream on HBO Max. The article highlights the film as a major early achievement in Sheridan’s screenwriting career, arguing that it surpassed the high expectations created by his debut feature, *Sicario*.

Released in 2016, the film combines a dusty Western setting with a story involving organised crime, law enforcement and economic hardship. It earned approximately $37 million worldwide against a reported $12 million budget, and is presented as a strong choice for viewers who enjoy Sheridan’s *Yellowstone* television universe or films such as *No Country for Old Men*.