Shoplifters (2018)
Movie 2h ★ 7.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2018, Shoplifters sits in the crime, drama and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The cast includes Kengo Kora, Aju Makita and Akira Emoto. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Hirokazu Kore-edaDirector
- Kengo Koraas Takumi Maezono
- Aju Makitaas Sayaka Shibata
- Akira Emotoas Yoritsugu Kawado
- Sosuke Ikematsuas 4 Ban-san
- Lily Frankyas Osamu Shibata
- Yōko Moriguchias Yoko Shibata
- Kirin Kikias Hatsue Shibata
- Mayu Matsuokaas Aki Shibata
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Questions about Shoplifters
- What genre is Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Shoplifters?
- Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Shoplifters?
- Hirokazu Kore-eda directed Shoplifters.
- How long is Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is Shoplifters worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Shoplifters?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
