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Shoplifters

Crime Thriller Drama

2018, Movie, 2h

After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them.

"Shoplifters" — crime, thriller and drama movie produced in Japan and released in 2018. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.9 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h. "Shoplifters" is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime, Peacock, Tubi and Pluto TV and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store, Fandango at Home and FlixFling⎥Premium. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Brian Tallerico

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The final shots of "Shoplifters" haunt me—two kids, one looking back and one looking out, both changed forever.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic David Ehrlich

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Kore-eda Hirokazu reaffirms himself as one of the world's best auteurs with this heartbreaking drama about a different kind of crime family.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic David Parkinson

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The spirits of the old masters pervade this disquieting but deeply moving drama.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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This Palme d’Or-winning drama about a Japanese family of crooks who lift a lost little girl from the streets is a satisfying and devastating gem.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Critic Barbara Shulgasser-Parker

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It's a tribute to director-writer Hirokazu Koreeda's gifts that his film feels simultaneously hopeful and uplifting as well as harsh and depressing.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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In this critically acclaimed Japanese drama, a poor family living on the outskirts of Tokyo struggles to make ends meet through petty crime and low-paying jobs. Despite their difficult circumstances, they take in a young girl they find abandoned in the streets and welcome her into their family fold. As they work to provide for their new member, hidden secrets threaten to disrupt their tight-knit bond. With a tender yet unflinching portrayal of poverty and family dynamics, this film offers a powerful exploration of the resilience and love that can emerge in unexpected places.