Shoplifters vs The American
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6/10 for The American). The American is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h . The American is the older of the two (2010 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The American| Shoplifters | The American | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Anton Corbijn |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund |
Synopsis
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.
The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
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