Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- propulsive
- action movie night
- anime marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The dragon figurine is pursued as the key to creating an alloy stronger than Goemon's Zantetsu Sword.
Goemon's sword and the competing super-alloy premise frame the adventure around heightened, playful combat.
The central retrieval mission sends Lupin's team into the depths of the Titanic for the dragon figurine.
The film's anime format and fire-and-sword adventure premise support kinetic, heightened action staging.
Films like Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom, and why
Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro
stylized animated adventure, comic caper plotting, treasure hunting, and an ensemble of eccentric criminals
Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy
anime action-comedy built around flamboyant thieves, elaborate heists, and playful international adventure
The Great Mouse Detective
lighthearted animated crime adventure combining martial-arts spectacle, comic banter, and a fantastical treasure quest
Movie Details
- Director
- Masaharu Okuwaki
- Release Date
- 1994-07-29
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (56)
Cast
- Yasuo Yamada
- Kiyoshi Kobayashi
- Eiko Masuyama
- Makio Inoue
- Gorō Naya
- Naoko Matsui
- Junpei Takiguchi
- Banjo Ginga
- Chafurin
- Yasuo Iwata
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: Dragon of Doom about?
- Lupin and his allies plunge into the Titanic’s depths to outwit a ruthless kingpin seeking a legendary dragon relic and a sword-destroying alloy.
- What is Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom as moderate.
- Which films are like Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom?
- Films with a similar feel include Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy, and The Great Mouse Detective.
- How long is Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom?
- Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom?
- In United States, Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
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