Shoplifters vs The Whistleblower
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for The Whistleblower). The Whistleblower is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 2h . The Whistleblower is the older of the two (2010 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The Whistleblower| Shoplifters | The Whistleblower | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Canada |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Larysa Kondracki |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Benedict Cumberbatch, Liam Cunningham, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Vanessa Redgrave, Luke Treadaway |
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 Whistleblower
Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring while serving as a U.N. peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost.
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