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Shoplifters Review (2018) — 89% Celluloid Score

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · 2018 ·

Short answer

Is Shoplifters worth watching?

Yes. Shoplifters (2018) earns an 89% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%). See the 4 inputs.

89%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

99% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
93 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · 17+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Lily Franky , Sakura Ando , Mayu Matsuoka , Kairi Jo , Miyu Sasaki , Kirin Kiki , Sosuke Ikematsu , Naoto Ogata , Yōko Moriguchi , Yuki Yamada
Streaming
Netflix, Prime Video
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

Also known as 万引き家族 Un asunto de familia Une Affaire de famille Shoplifters - Familienbande Assunto de Família 어느 가족 小偷家族 Arakçılar

Where to watch

  • Netflix
  • Prime Video

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Shoplifters by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, Wavve
United Kingdom BFI Player
United States Netflix, Prime Video

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (93/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • Celluloid Score 89% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime, thriller pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Shoplifters worth watching?

    Yes — Shoplifters earns an 89% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime, thriller pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Kore-eda’s Palme d’Or winner about a makeshift family surviving on the margins — gentle, devastating, unforgettable.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    In-depth 5 min read English Shoplifters

    Shoplifters (2018) Review: The Work of Being a Family

    Hirokazu Koreeda finds affection, dependence and moral ambiguity in a precarious Tokyo household. A spoiler-free review of its ensemble, domestic detail and refusal of easy answers.

    A compassionate, morally complicated family drama. Shoplifters is exceptional in its performances and everyday detail, though its child-neglect themes and painful questions make it more demanding than its warmth suggests.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Shoplifters: frequently asked questions

    Is Shoplifters worth watching?

    Yes. Shoplifters (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 89%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Shoplifters?

    In the United States, Shoplifters streams on Netflix, Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Wavve in South Korea; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Shoplifters?

    Shoplifters runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

    What is Shoplifters rated?

    Shoplifters is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia, M in Australia and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Shoplifters?

    Shoplifters is directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and stars Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jo, Miyu Sasaki.

    What is the Metascore for Shoplifters?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Shoplifters is 93 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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