Shoplifters (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2018, Shoplifters is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, running about 120 minutes. “Sometimes you choose your family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shoplifters stars Lily Franky as Osamu Shibata, Sakura Ando as Nobuyo Shibata, Mayu Matsuoka as Aki Shibata and Kairi Jo as Shota Shibata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Shoplifters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoplifters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shoplifters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shoplifters (2018)?
- In US, Shoplifters is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shoplifters worth watching?
- Shoplifters holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters stars Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jo and Miyu Sasaki.
- When was Shoplifters released?
- Shoplifters was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.