Shoplifters vs The Book of Henry
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for The Book of Henry). The Book of Henry is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h . The Book of Henry is the older of the two (2017 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The Book of Henry| Shoplifters | The Book of Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Japan | United States of America |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Colin Trevorrow |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Dean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts |
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 Book of Henry
Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
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