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Shot Caller

CrimeDramaThriller

Directed by Ric Roman Waugh

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. From TMDB

26 reactions from 2 sources (Bluesky, TMDB reviews) · newest Sep 22, 2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works

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Shot Caller is a 2017 crime drama thriller film, directed by Ric Roman Waugh, starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Omari Hardwick and Jon Bernthal.

  • 23 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, TMDB reviews
  • posts span Aug 2, 2017 to Sep 22, 2026

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  • Rocky @viperwave.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 25, 2025

    I really want to watch Shot Caller with my Dad but I think its the kind of movie where we will both become obsessed with it for months after.

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  • Forgotten Great Film Performances @performances.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 16, 2026

    Holt McCallany - 📽️ Shot Caller (Ric Roman Waugh, 2017) Waugh’s best films (Felon, Snitch) never seem to get credit in their time. McCallany always rules, but as Aryan Brotherhood shot caller The Beast, he steals the movie in a scant few scenes. It’s sheer presence sizing up Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

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  • Dynasty Dave @dynastydave.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 26, 2025

    I've been on a prison movie kick lately. Shot Caller, now I just finished Animal Factory.

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  • Cinefeast33 (demon version) 📽📺📚 @cinefeast33.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 28, 2024

    #NowWatching SHOT CALLER (2017). Director: Ric Roman Waugh. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jon Bernthal. What if GOT's Kingslayer & The Punisher were hot, tatted up & in prison. I thought it was just my recurring dream, but it's also a movie. #filmsky 📽🎥🎞🎬

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  • Paul @winch72.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2025

    #AugustMovieChallenge #filmsky 11. Prison in a movie. Shot Caller (2017)

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  • Cinefeast33 (demon version) 📽📺📚 @cinefeast33.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 29, 2024

    My ★★★ review of Shot Caller boxd.it/8d8UFh Cautionary tale about resisting that extra glass of wine with dinner. Gritty look at surviving in & out of prison, GAME OF THRONES Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is compelling. Split narrative between cops & cons lessens impact of primary story. #filmsky 📽🎥🎞🎬

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  • JP 🇨🇦 @jiggerpine.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 20, 2024

    This guy reminds me of the movie Shot Caller every time I see him.

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  • Paul @winch72.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 5, 2025

    #30DayFilmChallenge #FilmSky 5. A film you think is underrated. Shot Caller (2017)

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  • CD London @claredocherty1.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 1, 2025

    🎬 A newly released prisoner is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California. #Filmsky #ShotCaller

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  • Dynasty Dave @dynastydave.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 22, 2025

    Just watched the movie Shot Caller 🤌

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  • TK @trevorkavanagh.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 4, 2024

    Watching Law Abiding Citizen, Olympus Has Fallen and Shot Caller in the last week was like one of those 'Men!Action!' random three film DVD sets you used to get in Tesco.

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  • Daniel Carlson @danielwcarlson.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 3, 2024

    Watched SHOT CALLER last night, a solid B-level gangland thriller, with copious violence, a strong cast (including a 3-scene tour by the legend Holt McCallany), and surprising pathos. The kind of movie you just put on and go with. I think @ajmacready.bsky.social would like it.

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  • Brian Schmid @schmanthonyp.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 22, 2026

    you guys remember when French Montana referenced a Jim Jarmusch film on "Shot Caller"

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Aug 19, 2026

    🎬 The Top 4 Thriller Movies Released on August 18! What's your fave? 1. Deliverance 2. What Happened to Monday 3. Shot Caller 4. The Hitman's Bodyguard 28 #Thriller movies released today: https://todayinmovies.com/genres/aug-18#thriller #FilmSky

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  • dabxdee.bsky.social @dabxdee.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 16, 2026

    Your description reminded me of the movie SHOT CALLER.

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  • Doc Holliday @denverlawyer.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 9, 2026

    I'm intrigued ONLY because Shot Caller is a GREAT movie.

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  • Zach Ralston @zachralston.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 8, 2026

    I was 4 stars on FELON and 3.5 on SHOT CALLER so I’m squarely in his corner. Elite B-movie macho dad filmmaker.

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  • R P Abel @rhetoricalzombi.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 15, 2025

    I watched the movie Shot Caller last night, and daym, what a solid film. Such a good watch. Great script, and some really solid acting really brought this gritty prison movie together. Definitely worth your time.

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  • Alison 🏳️‍⚧️🧡🤍🩷 @nostrum.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 20, 2024

    He’d have fit right in as an extra in the movie Shot Caller

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 29, 2026

    The (movie) Shot Caller (HD/HDX) (Vudu) (US) for $5 Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lake Bell, Jon Bernthal, Omari Hardwick, Jeffrey Donovan, Evan Jones Genre: (Action) (Movies Anywhere) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shot_caller

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  • furnace (haunt) 🏚️❤️‍🔥🕷️🕸️🦹🦇 @furnace.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2026

    anyway i logged on to say I started watching a movie called SHOT CALLER and i have seen this before bt also i forgot how fkn hard it goes, featuring Nikolai Coster Waldau and Jon Bernthal, underrated worth a look

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  • beebostands.bsky.social @beebostands.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 28, 2024

    My favorite prison movie was "Shot Caller". My soul feels dirty about it though...

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  • The Ghost of H.R. Pickens @8bitartist.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 3, 2024

    Shot Caller addendum: you will watch this movie silently saying, "why would you ever [insert latest movie event]" but the ending gets VERY close to making up for all the depressing plot twists and gut punches. About as close to satisfying as you could hope for with such a downer premise.

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  • Dean @DitendraTMDB reviews · Aug 16, 2024

    One word: MASTERPIECE!

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  • Vishnu_Dileep @Vishnu_DileepTMDB reviews · Aug 16, 2017

    “A slow but watchable movie” It all starts with a man who was having a good family due to an accident ends up in jail and the things he does to survive there. He ends up joining with a gang and does drug deals as well as kill people for the reputation of this gang. After many years he is sent on parole that’s when his gang leader gives him a deal to do and the police is behind him. So if he does the deal or not you have to find out by watching the movie I have not spoiled anything for you guys.…

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  • Gimly @RuuzTMDB reviews · Aug 2, 2017

    Something you will have seen before, but still utterly gripping. Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time.

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