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Release Year2007
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
Certification12A
GenresDrama, Thriller
Votes218
DirectorJeff Nichols
WritersJeff Nichols
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShotgun Stories
About Shotgun Stories
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.
Directed by Jeff Nichols, Shotgun Stories leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Shannon, Douglas Ligon, Barlow Jacobs — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2007.
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