Drama, Crime, Thriller  •  2018  •  120 min  •  Adults (18+)

Shoplifters (2018)

Shoplifters poster

Shoplifters (2018)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
8.7

Overview

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.


Starring Cast

Lily Franky  •   Sakura Andô  •   Kirin Kiki


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film is left-leaning due to its dominant themes aligning with progressive values, particularly its sympathetic portrayal of a 'found family' living in poverty and its implicit critique of societal neglect and the limitations of traditional and legal definitions of family.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The film features an authentic Japanese cast, reflecting its cultural setting, and its narrative primarily explores themes of family, poverty, and societal structures without explicitly critiquing traditional identities in a DEI-focused manner.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Shoplifters" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on an unconventional family's struggles with poverty and the bonds formed outside traditional structures, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Shoplifters" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a chosen family navigating economic hardship and their unique bonds, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Shoplifters is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to swap.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Shoplifters is an original Japanese film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical biopic. Its characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historically established race to be swapped.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.8

Critic Ratings

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9.9
Metacritic logo
9.3

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