Dirty Pretty Things vs Shoplifters
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.9/10 for Dirty Pretty Things). Dirty Pretty Things is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h . Dirty Pretty Things is the older of the two (2002 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Dirty Pretty Things | Shoplifters | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 37m | 2h |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Stephen Frears | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
| Main cast | Benedict Wong, Adrian Scarborough, Zlatko Burić, Audrey Tautou, Chiwetel Ejiofor | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky |
Synopsis
Dirty Pretty Things
An undocumented immigrant finds a human heart in one of the toilets of the west London hotel where he works with other undocumented immigrants.
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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