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Where to watch Shoplifters (2018) tonight

Shoplifters (2018) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 2,411 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released
June 2, 2018
TMDB rating
7.8 / 10 from 2,411 votes
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Starring
Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jo
Language
Japanese
Original title
万引き家族
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Shoplifters?
Shoplifters is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Shoplifters rated?
Shoplifters is rated R in the US.
Is Shoplifters a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Shoplifters?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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