---
title: "Shot Caller"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shot-caller-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 339692
imdb_id: "tt4633690"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2254
content_rating: "R"
---

# Shot Caller (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shot-caller-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Shot Caller" is a film that revolves around the life of a newly-released individual. This individual is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime. The crime involves a brutal rival gang and takes place on the streets of Southern California. The gang's leaders have a significant influence over the individual, dictating their actions. The film's setting is in Southern California, where the individual must navigate the complexities of gang life. The story centers around the individual's involvement with the gang and the consequences of their actions. The film explores themes related to the individual's circumstances and the world they inhabit. The events of the story unfold in Southern California, where the individual must confront the harsh realities of gang life. The film's narrative is driven by the individual's interactions with their gang and the rival gang.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newly-released prison gangster must orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang."

### Why Watch
- compelling crime drama
- intense prison gangster storyline

### Caveats & Content Note
- features brutal gang violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent crime themes suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, gritty, dark, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ric Roman Waugh
- **Networks / Studios**: DirecTV, Bold Films, Participant

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nikolaj Coster-Waldau** as *Jacob 'Money' Harlon*
- **Omari Hardwick** as *Kutcher*
- **Jon Bernthal** as *Frank 'Shotgun'*
- **Lake Bell** as *Kate Harlon*
- **Emory Cohen** as *Howie*
- **Jeffrey Donovan** as *Bottles*
- **Holt McCallany** as *Jerry 'The Beast' Manning*
- **Evan Jones** as *Chopper*
- **Andrew Bachelor** as *Tony*
- **Benjamin Bratt** as *Sanchez*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Shot Caller?
Shot Caller was released in 2017.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
The film belongs to the crime, drama, and thriller genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
The film is rated R.

### Q: What is the main premise of the story?
A newly-released prison gangster is forced by gang leaders to orchestrate a major crime with a rival gang on the streets of Southern California.

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