<P> In West Texas , divorced father Toby Howard ( Chris Pine ) and his ex-con brother Tanner ( Ben Foster ) carry out early morning robberies of two branches of the Texas Midlands Bank . Though the robberies are well - planned , Tanner 's wild nature leads him to take unnecessary risks , frustrating Toby . </P>
<P> In West Texas , divorced father Toby Howard ( Chris Pine ) and his ex-con brother Tanner ( Ben Foster ) carry out early morning robberies of two branches of the Texas Midlands Bank . Though the robberies are well - planned , Tanner 's wild nature leads him to take unnecessary risks , frustrating Toby . </P>
where does hell or high water take place
where does hell or high water take place
West Texas
West Texas