Shopping (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2013, Shopping is a notable film directed by Louis Sutherland, running about 98 minutes. “is blood thicker than water?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Living in New Zealand in 1981 amid high racial tension, Willie, a half-Samoan teenager, is coming into his own. With an unpredictable father, Willie spends most of his time working at a department store or taking care of his little brother, Solomon. A chance encounter at work with an eccentric and charming “shopper” named Bennie lures Willie into a world without rules. As Willie begins to find a place in Bennie’s reckless nest of criminals, Solomon grows increasingly vulnerable to their father’s violent tendencies.
Who’s in it. Shopping stars Kevin Paulo as Willie, Julian Dennison as Solomon, Jacek Koman as Benny and Alistair Browning as Terry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shopping has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shopping page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shopping (2013)?
- In AU, Shopping is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shopping worth watching?
- Shopping holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shopping?
- Shopping stars Kevin Paulo, Julian Dennison, Jacek Koman, Alistair Browning and Laura Petersen.
- When was Shopping released?
- Shopping was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.