Netflix is Removing Taylor Sheridan's Oscar-Nominated Neo-Western Film This Summer
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Netflix is preparing to remove the masterpiece Hell or High Water, written by renowned screenwriter-director Taylor Sheridan, from its platform this summer. Released in 2016 and achieving cinematic success, this neo-western film holds a remarkable 97% "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated project in Sheridan's producing career.
Hell or High Water is a classic western film featuring Chris Pine and Ben Foster as bank robbers, while Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham portray police officers. Directed by David Mackenzie, the film was showcased in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. With a budget of only $12 million, it managed to gross approximately $37 million at the box office, thus achieving significant commercial and artistic success.
As the film celebrates its 10th anniversary, it has been nominated in four categories at the Academy Awards. In addition to Taylor Sheridan's nomination for Best Original Screenplay, the film also competed for Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor (Jeff Bridges), and the prestigious Best Picture category. Among Sheridan's works before and after this success, Hell or High Water stands out as a critically and commercially significant piece.
Throughout the 2010s, Sheridan has been part of a trilogy consisting of three spiritually connected neo-western films. The first film in this trilogy, Sicario, received a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while Wind River, directed by Sheridan, earned an 87% rating. Compared to these figures, Hell or High Water's 97% rating maintains its status as the most acclaimed project among all of Sheridan's film and television works.
After the film is removed from Netflix, viewers will be able to watch Hell or High Water on other streaming platforms or through purchase/rental options. Due to the content cycle of streaming services, the shifting of productions between platforms is significant for viewers trying to keep up with their favorite films. It is recommended that audiences who do not want to miss out on quality productions like Hell or High Water watch the film before it is taken off Netflix.