Shoplifters
万引き家族
“Sometimes you choose your family.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-02
Top Cast
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Lily Franky
Osamu Shibata
Sakura Ando
Nobuyo Shibata
Mayu Matsuoka
Aki Shibata
Kairi Jo
Shota Shibata
Miyu Sasaki
Yuri
Kirin Kiki
Hatsue Shibata
Sosuke Ikematsu
4 Ban-san
Naoto Ogata
Yuzuru Shibata
Yōko Moriguchi
Yoko Shibata
Yuki Yamada
Yasu Hojo
Moemi Katayama
Nozomi Hojo
Kengo Kora
Takumi Maezono
Chizuru Ikewaki
Kie Miyabe
Akira Emoto
Yoritsugu Kawado
Aju Makita
Sayaka Shibata
Hajime Inoue
Yoneyama
Haruna Hori
Harumi
Nana Mizoguchi
Ayu
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysCannes Film Festival Week
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 12, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Screenplay & Story
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Original Score
- Haruomi Hosono
- Original Title
- 万引き家族
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network, AOI Pro., BUN-BUKU, GAGA Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Haruomi Hosono
Ryuto Kondo
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Akihiko Yose, Kaoru Matsuzaki, Hijiri Taguchi, Takashi Ishihara
Department Leadership Roster
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Producer
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Screenplay
Akihiko Yose
Producer
Kaoru Matsuzaki
Producer
Hijiri Taguchi
Producer
Haruomi Hosono
Original Music Composer
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Editor
Keiko Mitsumatsu
Production Design
Kazuko Kurosawa
Costume Design
Ryuto Kondo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoplifters
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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.
Who directed Shoplifters?
Shoplifters was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Who stars in Shoplifters?
The principal cast of Shoplifters includes Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jo, Miyu Sasaki.
When was Shoplifters released and how long is it?
Shoplifters was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Shoplifters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shoplifters was composed by Haruomi Hosono.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shoplifters?
Shoplifters holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).