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Shoplifters

A Japanese couple stuck with part-time jobs and hence inadequate incomes avail themselves of the fruits of shoplifting to make ends meet. They are not alone in this behaviour. The younger and the older of the household are in on the act. The unusual routine is about to change from care-free and matter-of-fact to something more dramatic, however, as the couple open their doors to a beleaguered young girl. The reasons for the family's habit and their motivations come under the microscope. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Thriller), release year 2018, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Shoplifters

A Japanese couple stuck with part-time jobs and hence inadequate incomes avail themselves of the fruits of shoplifting to make ends meet. They are not alone in this behaviour. The younger and the older of the household are in on the act. The unusual routine is about to change from care-free and matter-of-fact to something more dramatic, however, as the couple open their doors to a beleaguered young girl. The reasons for the family's habit and their motivations come under the microscope.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Thriller), release year 2018, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2018
  • Released 23 Nov 2018
  • Runtime 121 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.9/10 from 94,390 votes
  • Metascore 93/100
  • Genres Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Languages Japanese
  • Countries Japan

Cast

Lily Franky, Sakura Andô, Kirin Kiki

Direction and writing

Directed by: Hirokazu Koreeda

Written by: Hirokazu Koreeda

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 49 wins & 98 nominations total

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