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Summary Son Hayes never speaks of the scars on his back. The shotgun pellets left under his skin make for a sporadic pattern of blue-black dots. The men he works with take bets on how he got them. His brothers, Boy and Kid Hayes, don't discuss it. His past, just like the scars, is never far behind him. This stands true for the memory of his fath...

Directed By: Jeff Nichols

Written By: Jeff Nichols

Shotgun Stories
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
76
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 27 User Ratings
7.3
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Summary Son Hayes never speaks of the scars on his back. The shotgun pellets left under his skin make for a sporadic pattern of blue-black dots. The men he works with take bets on how he got them. His brothers, Boy and Kid Hayes, don't discuss it. His past, just like the scars, is never far behind him. This stands true for the memory of his fath...

Directed By: Jeff Nichols

Written By: Jeff Nichols

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Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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93% Positive
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7% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 27 User Ratings
7.3
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19% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 27 User Ratings
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74% Positive
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Production Company A Lucky Old Sun Production, Muskat Filmed Properties, Upload Films
Release Date Mar 26, 2008
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating PG-13
Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Seattle International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Austin Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination