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Shoplifters(2018)

2h 0mDrama, Crime, ThrillerJapanese
7.8/10
2,308 user ratings

Sometimes you choose your family.

Overview

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.

Director

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Studio

Fuji Television Network

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Cast

Lily Franky

Lily Franky

as Osamu Shibata

Sakura Ando

Sakura Ando

as Nobuyo Shibata

Mayu Matsuoka

Mayu Matsuoka

as Aki Shibata

Kairi Jo

Kairi Jo

as Shota Shibata

Miyu Sasaki

Miyu Sasaki

as Yuri

Kirin Kiki

Kirin Kiki

as Hatsue Shibata

Sosuke Ikematsu

Sosuke Ikematsu

as 4 Ban-san

Naoto Ogata

Naoto Ogata

as Yuzuru Shibata

Yōko Moriguchi

Yōko Moriguchi

as Yoko Shibata

Yuki Yamada

Yuki Yamada

as Yasu Hojo

Moemi Katayama

Moemi Katayama

as Nozomi Hojo

Kengo Kora

Kengo Kora

as Takumi Maezono

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2018

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

Japanese

Rating

7.8 / 10

Production Companies

Fuji Television Network • AOI Pro. • BUN-BUKU

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Shoplifters?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shoplifters (2018).

What is Shoplifters about?

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.

Who directed Shoplifters?

Shoplifters was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and released in 2018. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.

How long is Shoplifters?

Shoplifters has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

Who stars in Shoplifters?

The cast of Shoplifters includes Lily Franky as Osamu Shibata, Sakura Ando as Nobuyo Shibata, Mayu Matsuoka as Aki Shibata, Kairi Jo as Shota Shibata, Miyu Sasaki as Yuri and more.

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