What is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins as mild.

Which films are like Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?

Films with a similar feel include Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy, and Lupin III: The First.

How long is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?

Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins runs 93 minutes.

Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?

In United States, Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.

Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins

Name: Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, TV Movie, Crime
Released: 1997-08-01
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya

199793 min★ 6.5

Lupin and his expert crew infiltrate an assassins’ island to recover stolen gold and uncover the mystery of his long-lost Walther P38.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Mild

playful
tense
stylized
anime marathon
action movie night

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Lupin discovers his long-lost Walther P38 among the Tarantulas and follows that clue to their island hideaway.
The Tarantulas operate from a well-protected island in the Brimudal Triangle, turning the heist into an investigation and escape adventure.
The central investigation begins when Lupin encounters a weapon he once owned, connecting his history to the assassins' smuggling network.
Lupin, Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko confront the Tarantulas through a blend of crime plotting, action spectacle, and comic bravado.

Films like Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins, and why

Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro
stylized animated crime capers, charismatic thieves, elaborate heists, and playful action
Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy
anime crime adventure centered on a roguish professional thief and escalating pursuit
Lupin III: The First
ensemble-driven animated action adventure involving criminals, treasure, and flamboyant set pieces

Movie Details

Director: Hiroyuki Yano
Release Date: 1997-08-01
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: 6.5 / 10 (65)

Cast

Kanichi Kurita
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Eiko Masuyama
Makio Inoue
Gorō Naya
Emi Shinohara
Masane Tsukayama
Kenji Utsumi
Kenichi Ogata
Masuo Amada

Where to watch in United States

Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins about?: Lupin and his expert crew infiltrate an assassins’ island to recover stolen gold and uncover the mystery of his long-lost Walther P38.
What is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins as mild.
Which films are like Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?: Films with a similar feel include Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy, and Lupin III: The First.
How long is Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?: Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins runs 93 minutes.
Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins?: In United States, Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.

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