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She Rides Shotgun

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In the gritty, explosive action-thriller She Rides Shotgun, Taron Egerton stars as newly released ex-con Nate. Marked for death by unrelenting enemies, Nate must now protect his estranged 11-year-old daughter, Polly (Ana Sophia Heger) at all costs. Shy, precocious, and wary of her father, Polly is swept up in Nate's dangerous plight as they flee to evade the corrupt sheriff and brutal leader of a gang who will stop at nothing to protect his criminal interests. With scant resources and no one to trust, Nate and Polly form a bond forged under fire as he shows her how to fight and survive -- and she teaches him what unconditional love truly means in this intense, moving story about loyalty, strength, and redemption.
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A gritty thriller grounded in powerful emotional stakes, She Rides Shotgun is harrowing but enlivened by Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger's superb performances.

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Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times Aug 11
The real surprise here is Heger, who, at 11 years old, takes on a complicated role with absolute conviction. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture Aug 1
The whole story turns on how this scared young girl becomes a tough, tragic redeemer through this wild, unlikely journey. Her fear, her joy, her rage, and, finally, her anguish make She Rides Shotgun unforgettable. Go to Full Review
Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Aug 1
2.5/4
While you might assume She Rides Shotgun would surrender to saccharine by its end, Rowland and his leads hew true to the gritty edges of what Harper envisioned, not allowing these characters... to become overly sentimentalized — till it’s warranted. Go to Full Review
Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine 1d
7/10
A gritty modern western powered by a raw father-daughter bond. Taron Egerton is compelling, but Ana Sophia Heger is extraordinary, grounding the violence with real emotional weight and making this adaptation quietly devastating. Go to Full Review
Dustin Rowles Pajiba Dec 6
he Rides Shotgun operates with the clarity of a classic crime tale. Its path is visible almost immediately; its pleasures come from how confidently it travels it. Sometimes there’s real satisfaction in watching a thriller unfold with precision. Go to Full Review
Belen Prieto Espinof Dec 3
3/5
She Rides Shotgun isn't an easy film, but it is one of those stories that stays with you. It impacts, shakes you, and leaves a lasting impression, above all because of the strength of its central relationship. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Mr. Hollywood Aug 22 Was an ok ride just that nothing was original. Nothing was a surprise. By the end of it youll forget what the point was. See more Juandi Aug 19 I went into this blind & I loved it start to finish. What a story with so much heart. The 2 leads did such a great job with their roles. The ending definitely had me crying. See more dandksmommyisme S Aug 10 The young actress was phenomenal. Had hard time believing Taron as a bad guy. Movie was meh. Its definitely suited for streaming. See more Jeff Aug 8 A gritty film of reclamation and bonding. Think The Professional+Natural Born Killers+Breaking Bad ... an Academy nod to the young actress playing the daughter. See more Chuck Aug 7 Great action and acting! See more Georgina Aug 6 Very good movie I highly recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the gritty, explosive action-thriller She Rides Shotgun, Taron Egerton stars as newly released ex-con Nate. Marked for death by unrelenting enemies, Nate must now protect his estranged 11-year-old daughter, Polly (Ana Sophia Heger) at all costs. Shy, precocious, and wary of her father, Polly is swept up in Nate's dangerous plight as they flee to evade the corrupt sheriff and brutal leader of a gang who will stop at nothing to protect his criminal interests. With scant resources and no one to trust, Nate and Polly form a bond forged under fire as he shows her how to fight and survive -- and she teaches him what unconditional love truly means in this intense, moving story about loyalty, strength, and redemption.
Director
Nick Rowland
Producer
Brad Weston, Collin Creighton, Nate Matteson, Hiro Murai
Screenwriter
Jordan Harper, Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Super Frog, Waypoint Entertainment, Fifth Season, Makeready
Rating
R (Violence and Language)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2025
Runtime
2h 0m
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