A History of Violence vs Shoplifters
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.2/10 for A History of Violence). A History of Violence is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h . A History of Violence is the older of the two (2005 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A History of Violence
Shoplifters| A History of Violence | Shoplifters | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | David Cronenberg | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
| Main cast | Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, Kyle Schmid, Maria Bello, Peter MacNeill | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Shoplifters
In the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and odd jobs. When Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl, their already fragile existence begins to unravel. As the family grows attached to her, buried secrets surface, forcing them to confront the true meaning of love, belonging, and what makes a family.
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