Shotgun Stories (2007)
Kernel Score: 76% · 206 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2007-10-01
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Shotgun Stories
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Shotgun Stories tracks a feud that erupts between two sets of half brothers following the death of their father. Set against the cotton fields and back roads of Southeast Arkansas, these brothers discover the lengths to which each will go to protect their family.
Shotgun Stories parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Shotgun Stories is a PG-13 drama about a violent feud between two sets of half-brothers following their father's death.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — A family feud escalates with confrontations and violent acts between rival half-brothers, per the plot description.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Michael Shannon as Son Hayes
- Douglas Ligon as Boy Hayes
- Barlow Jacobs as Kid Hayes
- Michael Abbott Jr. as Cleaman Hayes
- Travis Smith as Mark Hayes
- Lynnsee Provence as Stephen Hayes
- David Rhodes as John Hayes
- Glenda Pannell as Annie Hayes
- G. Alan Wilkins as Shampoo
- Natalie Canerday as Nicole
Shotgun Stories FAQ
Is Shotgun Stories good?
Shotgun Stories has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 206 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Shotgun Stories?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Shotgun Stories OK for kids?
Shotgun Stories is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Shotgun Stories is a PG-13 drama about a violent feud between two sets of half-brothers following their father's death.
What movies are like Shotgun Stories?
If you liked Shotgun Stories, try A Streetcar Named Desire, True Grit, A Face in the Crowd and Brothers.