Shot Caller (2017) is a gritty crime thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh and stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jacob Harlon, a successful businessman who is transformed into a hardened gangster after a tragic accident leads to his imprisonment. The film follows Jacob’s harrowing journey through the criminal justice system, where he is forced to navigate the violent and brutal world of prison gangs in order to survive.

Initially incarcerated for a DUI manslaughter, Jacob must adapt to the harsh realities of life behind bars. He quickly learns that in order to protect himself and avoid becoming a target, he must align himself with a powerful prison gang. Over time, Jacob, now known by his street name “Money,” becomes fully integrated into the criminal underworld, both inside and outside of prison.

Shot Caller delves into the themes of identity, survival, and the moral compromises individuals make when pushed to the edge. Coster-Waldau delivers a compelling performance as a man forced to abandon his former self in order to endure the violence and politics of prison life. The film is known for its raw depiction of the prison system and its tense, suspenseful narrative.