Shoplifters (2018)
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · 120 min · Drama, Crime, Thriller
81.2 TOPICAL score · #327 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Shoplifters (2018, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda) has a TOPICAL score of 81.2 - ranked 327 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and audience, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 2 awards from 2 nominations, including the Palme d'Or. Critics: 99% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.8/10 critics' average · Metacritic 93. Audiences: TMDB 7.8/10 (2,395 ratings) · IMDb 7.9/10. Wikipedia covers it in 38 languages.
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- Critics99% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.8/10 critics' average · Metacritic 93
- AudienceTMDB 7.8/10 (2,395 ratings) · IMDb 7.9/10
- Awards2 wins, 2 nominations - incl. Palme d'Or; César Award for Best Foreign Film
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 38 languages
- Still read25,436 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Lily Franky, Sakura Andō, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jō
“The Guardian later ranked the film 15th in its Best Films of the 21st Century list.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10