Shot Caller

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Shot Caller

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2017

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Crime

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Mystery & Thriller

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Recently released from prison, a gang member finds himself forced by his leaders to orchestrate a major crime with a rival gang.

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Critics Consensus

Shot Caller's weakness for action movie clichés is capably offset by strong work from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in the central role.

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Hannah Strong

Little White Lies

It seems to glamourise the violence within the prison system, falling back on lazy stereotypes and suggesting that shivving your way to the top can be excused if you have a noble aim.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 17, 2017

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

On many levels, Shot Caller makes no sense whatsoever.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 15, 2017

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

The film is aiming for tough edges, but it's essentially very vanilla.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 15, 2017

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

He goes from an image of leisure to discipline. It feels like the male equivalent of a spa day—go to prison and get the body that you always wanted.

Jun 9, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

The better-than-average vibe is heightened and perpetuated by Coster-Waldaus terrific turn as the movies complicated central character...

Rated: 3/4

Apr 28, 2022

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Dan Buffa

KSDK News (St. Louis)

It's a sinister watch and doesn't play out like you initially think, but the surprises and performance from Coster-Waldau helps the film stick its landing.

Nov 10, 2020

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Daniel N

Really enjoyed this. Dark and brutal. What you'd expect from a prison movie. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is brilliant.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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G B

Seen it a few times, little far fetched but it makes sense for his family..... Js

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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Ian R

Worth watching if you haven't already seen it. The plot is simplistic in many ways despite the twists it tries to set up. It is over loaded with machismo and has a pretentious feel to it. Some of the acting is good, not just the central character but the part played by Jon Bernthal is okay.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Stefan S

grate movie, with greater actors,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/16/25

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Kingkong K

To be honest this movie was very drastic, Things can go really bad in a matter of minutes. Just like our mc “jack harlon” a successful stock broker living the dream. Happy family, Alot of assets, and etc then that tragic accident came and just flip his life upside down in one night, I mean if i was in his situation… I would have done everything just to survive too. This movie had me entertained from beginning to end 🙏

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Phillip H

It’s great. Seen it twice

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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Synopsis

Recently released from prison, a gang member finds himself forced by his leaders to orchestrate a major crime with a rival gang.

Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Producer: Ric Roman Waugh, Jonathan King, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters
Screenwriter: Ric Roman Waugh
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: DirecTV, Bold Films, Relativity Media, Participant Media
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Brief Nudity|Some Drug Use|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 18, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 18, 2017
Runtime: 2h 0m

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