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TMDB20172h 1mCrime / Drama / Thriller

Shot Caller

Some criminals are made in prison

A newly-released prison gangster is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California.

TMDB audience score

Based on 2,315 votes

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Shot Caller at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 1m

At 2h 1m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2,315 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Shot Caller tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 1m.
  • It is included with Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2,315 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Shot Caller

Is Shot Caller scary?
MyCinema has not rated Shot Caller for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Shot Caller in the US?
Shot Caller streams on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Shot Caller?
Shot Caller runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Is Shot Caller suitable for kids?
Shot Caller is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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