Shottas (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2002, Shottas is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Cess Silvera, running about 95 minutes. “Friendship, loyalty & greed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shottas stars Ky-Mani Marley as Biggs, Spragga Benz as Wayne, Paul Campbell as Mad Max and Louie Rankin as Teddy Bruckshut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Shottas has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shottas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shottas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shottas (2002)?
- In US, Shottas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shottas worth watching?
- Shottas holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shottas?
- Shottas stars Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell, Louie Rankin and Wyclef Jean.
- When was Shottas released?
- Shottas was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.