Shoplifters vs The Night Clerk
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.2/10 for The Night Clerk). The Night Clerk is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h . Shoplifters is the older of the two (2018 against 2020). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The Night Clerk| Shoplifters | The Night Clerk | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Michael Cristofer |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | John Leguizamo, Helen Hunt, Tye Sheridan, Ana de Armas, Johnathon Schaech |
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 Night Clerk
Hotel night clerk Bart Bromley is a highly intelligent young man on the Autism spectrum. When a woman is murdered during his shift, Bart becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigation closes in, Bart makes a personal connection with a beautiful guest named Andrea, but soon realises he must stop the real murderer before she becomes the next victim.
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