Fans of Taylor Sheridan and Yellowstone need to watch one of the acclaimed writer’s earlier movies, because it’s a perfect companion to the Dutton family’s story. Before he started creating Yellowstone and all its spinoffs in 2018, Taylor Sheridan was a renowned movie writer. He created some truly special and acclaimed movies, like Sicario and Wind River, before he ever turned to the small screen. Some of Sheridan’s movies are great for Yellowstone fans, but one is an absolutely perfect film to watch after the ending of Yellowstone.

While there are quite a few Yellowstone shows already available to stream, and Sheridan has several more upcoming Yellowstone shows in production, fans of the show may want something they can stream right now on Paramount+. Though it doesn’t actually feature any members of the Dutton family tree or even take place in the same world, Hell or High Water is a fantastic choice for what to watch after Yellowstone.

Hell Or High Water Is The Perfect Movie For Yellowstone Fans

Hell Or High Water Follows Toby As He Fights For His Land & His Children’s Future, Just As John Does In Yellowstone

Taylor Sheridan’s 2016 film Hell or High Water came before Yellowstone, but it has many similarities to the Western show. Hell or High Water follows Toby (Chris Pine) as he and his brother, Tanner (Ben Foster), rob a series of banks to pay off their debt and secure their mother’s land and the oil beneath it for Toby’s children. Immediately, Hell or High Water‘s Toby sounds incredibly similar to Yellowstone‘s John Dutton III: both men take the law into their own hands to secure a future for their children. Hell or High Water has more similarities to Yellowstone than just in its protagonist, however.

Hell or High Water is one of the best neo-Westerns ever made, just as Yellowstone is one of the best Western shows ever created. Both of Sheridan’s creations revitalized the genre and partially led to the Western “Renaissance” of the late 2010s and 2020s. As such, Hell or High Water also has a lot of the same offerings that appeal to Yellowstone fans: its complicated, morally grey plot mixes perfectly with complex and well-developed characters, and its themes are as timeless now as they were almost a decade ago. There’s no better source of breakneck neo-Western action and interpersonal drama than Hell or High Water.

Of All Of Sheridan’s Movies, Hell Or High Water Is The Closest To Yellowstone

Hell Or High Water Feels Like The Blueprint For Yellowstone, While Many Of Sheridan’s Other Movies Explored Different Ideas

While almost all of Taylor Sheridan’s movies have something unique to offer, Hell or High Water really is the best for Yellowstone fans. Many of Sheridan’s movies – like Sicario, Without Remorse, or Those Who Wish Me ᴅᴇᴀᴅ – are moreso action-thrillers than neo-Westerns. Even Sheridan’s other neo-Western movie, Wind River, is more similar to a show like Dark Winds than it is to Yellowstone. Sheridan experimented with the genres and themes of his other films, to great effect, so Hell or High Water remains the best companion movie for Yellowstone.

Though Hell or High Water is the most similar, Taylor Sheridan’s other movies are still well worth watching. Most of Sheridan’s movies are available on Paramount+, and they all feature the same exceptional quality of writing he’s known for. Even viewers who don’t typically enjoy action-filled thrillers will still be able to find something they love about Sicario or Those Who Wish Me ᴅᴇᴀᴅ. Hell or High Water may be the best next watch for fans of Yellowstone, but just about anything Taylor Sheridan was involved with is still almost guaranteed to be worth your time.