AceShowbiz - Hell or High Water is set to leave Netflix this summer, marking the end of a streaming run for one of the most celebrated neo-Western films of the past decade.

Before becoming a renowned writer, Taylor Sheridan initially struggled as an actor. However, it was in the 2010s that Sheridan found his voice with a trilogy of spiritually linked neo-Western movies. The final installment of this trilogy, which Sheridan wrote, along with the two preceding films, received critical acclaim and commercial success.

The second film in this trilogy, Hell or High Water, earned Sheridan an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. It remains a highly-rated project across films and television that he has been involved with. Currently available on Netflix, the film’s streaming availability will end soon, prompting fans to catch it before it disappears from the platform.

This year marks an anniversary of Hell or High Water, which stars Chris Pine and Ben Foster as two brothers who embark on a series of bank robberies to save their family ranch. The duo is pursued by law enforcement officers played by Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham. Upon its initial release, the film drew comparisons to the Coen Brothers’ work, but it has since been recognized as a definitive example of the neo-Western style.

Directed by David Mackenzie, Hell or High Water boasts a "Certified Fresh" rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. This rating surpasses the 91% score of the trilogy’s first film, Sicario, as well as the 87% rating of Wind River. Such critical acclaim underscores why the film remains a standout in the genre.

The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to gross approximately $37 million worldwide against a modest budget of $12 million. At the Academy Awards, it received four nominations: Best Original Screenplay for Sheridan, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor for Jeff Bridges, and the prestigious Best Picture category.

The plot of Hell or High Water centers on Toby Howard, a divorced father determined to provide a better life for his family. Teaming up with his ex-con brother, they execute a series of heists targeting the banks threatening to foreclose on their family ranch. The film’s blend of crime, drama, and Western elements has resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike.

For those who have yet to experience Hell or High Water, now is the time to watch it on Netflix before it is removed. The film remains a compelling and expertly crafted entry in the modern Western genre.