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Shoplifters

2018Movie2 h 0 minR

CrimeDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic938.3Rotten Tomatoes99%91%
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic938.3Rotten Tomatoes99%91%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Written by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Produced by
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Kaoru Matsuzaki, Akihiko Yose
Music by
Haruomi Hosono

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Facts

June 2, 2018 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
June 2, 2018
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Rewatch Bonus, The Fagin, Hooker with a Heart of Gold +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shoplifters?"

Questions about Shoplifters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shoplifters?

NetflixPrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexMagnolia SelectsTubi TV

In the United States, Shoplifters streams on Netflix, Prime, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Shoplifters worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 93). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (85).

Is Shoplifters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shoplifters in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Shoplifters use?

Rewatch BonusThe FaginHooker with a Heart of GoldHorrible HousingPassed in Their SleepNo Escape but DownAdoptive Name ChangeSmash to BlackFive-Finger DiscountChekhov's GunLives in a VanThe Talkand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Rewatch Bonus, The Fagin, and Hooker with a Heart of Gold.