Shoplifters Review (2018) — 89% Celluloid Score
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · 2018 ·
Shoplifters (2018) earns a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release 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 |
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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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
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 a 89% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Kore-eda’s Palme d’Or winner about a makeshift family surviving on the margins — gentle, devastating, unforgettable.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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
Shoplifters (2018) Review: Kore-eda’s Palme d’Or Family on the Margin
★★★★½
A makeshift Tokyo household survives on theft and odd jobs until a neglected girl makes their love visible — and therefore prosecutable. Gentle, devastating, unforgettable.
Essential — the Japanese film of the 2010s, and Kore-eda’s peak.
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