Shot Caller Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Sep. 9, 2017

Shot Caller

Release Date: Friday, August 18, 2017 Limited

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.

Director: Ric Roman Waugh

Starring: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau • Omari Hardwick • Lake Bell • Jon Bernthal • Emory Cohen

R Action 2 hrs, 1 m

3.67 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Shot Caller follows the harrowing, often heart-rending journey of successful businessman Jacob Harlon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) who is transformed into Money, a stoic, ruthless prison gangster after a DUI sends him down the rabbit hole of the American prison system. As he navigates the brutality of his new home, adapting to its violent codes of ethics and rites of passage that will ensure his survival, he slowly loses his previous identity and his relationship to his former life, including his wife and son. The grip of his new family, the prison gang, extends beyond the prison walls. Upon his release, chased by the law enforcement, threatened by his incarcerated “protectors,” Money must orchestrate one last dangerous crime. All is not what it seems. The ruthless process of fulfilling his obligations also becomes his path to sacrifice, retribution and self-definition.

Action Crime

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Who is making Shot Caller – Crew List

A look at Shot Caller behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ric Roman Waugh last helmed Kandahar and National Champions. The film's writer Ric Roman Waugh last penned Kandahar and Snitch.

Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Screenwriter: Ric Roman Waugh

Studio: Saban Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Shot Caller

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2017

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence, pervasive language, some drug use and brief nudity
Runtime: 2 hrs, 1 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Shot Caller Trailers and Clips

Shot Caller

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Shot Caller Release Date: When was the film released?

Shot Caller was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 18 , 2017. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Hitman's Bodyguard, What Happened to Monday? and 6 Days. As a limited release, Shot Caller was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.