Amongst the Wolves vs Shoplifters
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.8/10 for Amongst the Wolves). Amongst the Wolves is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 2h . Shoplifters is the older of the two (2018 against 2025). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Amongst the Wolves
Shoplifters| Amongst the Wolves | Shoplifters | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 2h |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Ireland | – |
| Director | Mark O'Connor | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
| Main cast | Aidan Gillen, Helen Behan, James Greene, Jade Jordan, Luke McQuillan | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Amongst the Wolves
On the streets of Dublin, Danny, a homeless man grappling with the ghosts of his past, finds himself caught in a cycle of despair and survival. Haunted by memories of his time serving in the Royal Irish Army, Danny's life takes a turn when he encounters Will, a young teenager on the run from a dangerous drug gang.
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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