
Shot Caller
Some criminals are made in prison
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh
Produced by DirecTV, Bold Films
A gritty crime thriller about a freshly-released gang member trapped in cycles of violence and coercion, exploring how institutional and criminal systems remake identity.
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.
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Is Shot Caller one of a kind? No. Less singular than 100% of films.
Is Shot Caller violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Shot Caller scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Shot Caller easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Shot Caller end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Shot Caller sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Shot Caller
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shot Caller
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shot Caller, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shot Caller, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shot Caller, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































