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Shoplifters of the World

2021 · 90 min

A lively, music-filled snapshot of youthful obsession and friendship, balancing quirky comedy with mild tension over one chaotic night.

Tagline: Once there was a band called the Smiths...
Overview: 1987. Denver, Co. One crazy night in the life of four friends reeling from the sudden demise of iconic British band The Smiths, while the local airwaves are hijacked at gunpoint by an impassioned Smiths fan.
How it feels: Whimsical, earnest, light and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, music, obsession, coming-of-age
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
music
obsession
coming-of-age
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild