Where to watch Shoplifters (2018)
Yes — Shoplifters is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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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Shoplifters — common questions
- Can I watch Shoplifters for free?
- Yes. Shoplifters is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Shoplifters on Netflix?
- Yes — Shoplifters is included with a Netflix subscription in this region.
- How do I watch Shoplifters without paying anything?
- Open The Roku Channel — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters runs 120 minutes, rated R.
