Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- propulsive
- action movie night
- anime marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lupin and his gang infiltrate a kingdom to rescue a legendary thief while rival thieves converge on the same location.
The premise centers on Lupin's gang, worldwide thieves, and Inspector Zenigata in an irreverent animated adventure.
Thieves from around the world arrive in the kingdom, turning the rescue mission into a crowded global contest.
Arsène Lupin III's operation is accompanied by the presence of Inspector Koichi Zenigata, the series' persistent police adversary.
Films like Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past, and why
Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro
stylized animated heist adventure with comic ensemble chemistry and globe-trotting criminal escapades
Lupin III: The First
fast-paced anime crime caper combining thieves, police pursuit, action set pieces, and playful humor
The Great Mouse Detective
animated action adventure built around an international team, elaborate thefts, and irreverent comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Hatsuki Tsuji
- Release Date
- 2019-11-29
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (21)
Cast
- Kanichi Kurita
- Kiyoshi Kobayashi
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Daisuke Namikawa
- Koichi Yamadera
- Houko Kuwashima
- Hiroaki Hirata
- Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Chikahiro Kobayashi
- Hiroshi Yanaka
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past about?
- Lupin and his eccentric crew turn a kingdom-wide rescue mission into a high-speed contest of thieves, traps, and comic criminal ingenuity.
- What is Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past as mild.
- Which films are like Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past?
- Films with a similar feel include Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin III: The First, and The Great Mouse Detective.
- How long is Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past?
- Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past?
- In United States, Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
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