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Hell or High Water
“Blood always follows money.”
Hell or High Water (2016) is a western, crime, drama film directed by David Mackenzie. On Plot-hole, players averaged 3.1/5, with 82% solving the puzzle and 18% failing it, making it the #57 mediumest puzzle of 106 in the archive. A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Medium
3.1/5
Avg Score
82%
Solved
18%
Failed
781
Players
#57
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #83 · June 10, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
Dusty, debt-ridden small towns across West Texas.
The Character (Clue 4)
Two brothers rob a string of branches of the same bank.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
They are trying to save the family ranch before the bank forecloses.
The Twist (Clue 2)
A weary Texas Ranger closes in on them one robbery at a time.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Chris Pine and Ben Foster are outlaw brothers pursued by Jeff Bridges in this 2016 neo-Western.
Hell or High Water
Cast
Jeff Bridges as Marcus HamiltonChris Pine as Toby HowardBen Foster as Tanner HowardGil Birmingham as Alberto ParkerMarin Ireland as Debbie HowardKevin Rankin as Billy RayburnDale Dickey as ElsieWilliam Sterchi as Mr. Clauson
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hell or High Water hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- Hell or High Water had an average score of 3.1/5. 82% of players solved it, while 18% failed — a medium puzzle.
- Who directed Hell or High Water?
- Hell or High Water was directed by David Mackenzie.
- Who stars in Hell or High Water?
- Hell or High Water stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gil Birmingham, Marin Ireland, Kevin Rankin, Dale Dickey, William Sterchi.
- What genre is Hell or High Water?
- Hell or High Water is listed under Western, Crime, Drama.
- Where does Hell or High Water rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- Hell or High Water ranks #57 of 106 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).