Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- energetic
- irreverent
- action anime night
- classic anime marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lupin pursues documents attributed to Ernest Hemingway while opposing armies seek the same papers.
Arsène Lupin III leads the search and solves obstacles through flamboyant criminal expertise rather than conventional heroism.
The film's anime format and Lupin franchise identity combine action set pieces with broad criminal-comedy energy.
Two individual armies pursue Hemingway's papers alongside Lupin and his allies.
Films like Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers, and why
Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro
stylized anime action comedy centered on a charismatic gentleman thief and an elaborate treasure hunt
Lupin the 3rd: The Fuma Conspiracy
ensemble crime caper combining animated spectacle, rival factions, comic timing, and a sought-after prize
The Great Mouse Detective
fast-moving animated heist adventure with a flamboyant criminal protagonist, colorful set pieces, and eccentric rivals
Movie Details
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
- Release Date
- 1990-03-01
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (45)
Cast
- Yasuo Yamada
- Kiyoshi Kobayashi
- Eiko Masuyama
- Makio Inoue
- Gorō Naya
- Yuko Sasaki
- Kosei Tomita
- Osamu Kobayashi
- Jun Hazumi
- Fumihiko Tachiki
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: The Hemingway Papers about?
- Lupin and his colorful crew race rival armies to uncover Hemingway’s papers in a brisk, comic anime crime adventure.
- What is Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers as moderate.
- Which films are like Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers?
- Films with a similar feel include Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin the 3rd: The Fuma Conspiracy, and The Great Mouse Detective.
- How long is Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers?
- Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers?
- In United States, Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
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