Shottas
2002, English. Directed by Adam Doench & Lyndale V. Pettus & Cess Silvera.
Friendship, loyalty & greed.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 389 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Shottas is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 27 February 2002
- Country
- Jamaica, United States of America
- Written by
- Cess Silvera
- Budget
- $200K
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Shottas: quick answers
Is Shottas worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 389 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shottas?
Shottas runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Shottas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shottas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shottas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shottas is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shottas on?
Shottas is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Shottas?
If you liked Shottas, try Paid in Full, Belly, Empire.
Who directed Shottas?
Shottas (2002) was directed by Adam Doench and Lyndale V. Pettus and Cess Silvera and stars Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell.