Shottas

1h 35m · 2002 · Directed by Cess Silvera · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Shottas (2002) runs 1h 35m, directed by Cess Silvera. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)