- Taylor Sheridan’s Western Hell or high tide is available to watch on Paramount Plus
- The film has become a streaming hit eight years after its release.
- Hell or high tide follows the desperate attempts of two brothers trying to save their family ranch.
There’s no doubt that Paramount Plus has become the home of neo-Western dramas thanks to the work of TV hitmaker Taylor Sheridan. It all started with his giant Paramount yellow stone, which later spawned a series of spin-offs such as 1883, 1923 and now there are even more in the works.
While Sheridan masters the craft of making television, he is also an acclaimed film writer with artists such as hitmanwind river and Hell or high tide They all share similarities with their small screen dramas. But if you’re looking for more cowboy mayhem after the yellow stone season 5 finale, Sheridan’s hit western movie Hell or high tide It was one of the new features of December on Paramount Plus in the United States.
Eight years after its launch, Hell or high tide has now become a streaming hit and has been climbing into the top 10 most-watched movies on Paramount Plus, according to MovieWeb. Hell or high tide It was also a huge success outside of the streaming world, as the film earned Sheridan an Oscar nomination for his screenplay, as well as a nomination for Best Picture, Best Editing, and Best Supporting Actor for Jeff Bridges.
What is Hell or High Water about?
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Hell or high tide follows two struggling brothers, Toby (Chris Pine) and ex-convict Tanner (Ben Foster), who plan a series of heists against the bank that is about to seize their family ranch. Trying to stop them is Texas Ranger Marcus (Jeff Bridges), but as the pair plan their final robbery, they must also face a cunning lawman who is unwilling to back down.
Stories revolving around crime and the challenging lives of the downtrodden are Sheridan’s signature angles for some of Paramount Plus’ best shows. Both Hell or high tide and yellow stone demonstrate their experience within the Western genre and their ability to reinvent it in a modern environment. There are plenty of compelling performances, fast-paced action, and gripping themes of economic desperation that will keep you hooked after the yellow stone end.
With a score of 97% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, Hell or high tide It’s considered one of the best Paramount Plus movies, but you don’t need a subscription to one of the best streaming services to watch this Sheridan show, as it’s also available on Netflix in both the UK and Australia.
