Shottas (2002)
Kernel Score: 87% · 355 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
Released: 2002-02-27
Runtime: 95 minutes
Where to watch Shottas
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A raw urban drama about two friends raised on the dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Biggs and Wayne take on the "Shotta" way of life to survive. As young boys, they begin a life of crime, eventually moving to the US where they begin a ruthless climb from the bottom. They remain bound to each other by their shottas loyalty as they aggressively take control of the Jamaican underworld.
Shottas parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Shottas is an R-rated crime drama depicting gang violence and organized crime in Jamaica.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — R-rated raw urban crime drama featuring gang violence, police chases, and organized crime brutality.
- Language: Strong — R-rated crime drama likely contains frequent strong profanity typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cess Silvera
Cast
- Ky-Mani Marley as Biggs
- Spragga Benz as Wayne
- Paul Campbell as Mad Max
- Louie Rankin as Teddy Bruckshut
- Wyclef Jean as Richie Effs
- Screechie Bop as Gussy
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- Beast as Sealy
Shottas FAQ
Is Shottas good?
Shottas has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 355 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Shottas?
In the US you can stream Shottas on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Shottas OK for kids?
Shottas is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Shottas is an R-rated crime drama depicting gang violence and organized crime in Jamaica.
What movies are like Shottas?
If you liked Shottas, try The Boondock Saints, Scarface, The Departed and Menace II Society.