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Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive

1996Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

Animation
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

When Lupin heads to the kingdom of Zufu to pilfer its treasure, he incurs the wrath of its psychotic ruler General Headhunter, who places a dead-or-alive bounty on his head.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Kazuhiko Kato, Hiroyuki Yano
Written by
Hiroshi Sakakibara
Produced by
Hidehiko Takei, Tadahito Matsumoto, Chuji Nakajima
Music by
Takayuki Negishi, Yuji Ohno

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Facts

April 20, 1996 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
April 20, 1996
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive?"

Questions about Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive a sequel?

  1. Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978)
  2. The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
  3. Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985)
  4. Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy (1987)
  5. Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989)
  6. Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers (1990)
  7. Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary (1991)
  8. Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love (1992)
  9. Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger (1993)
  10. Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom (1994)
  11. Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995)
  12. Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (1995)
  13. Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996)
  14. Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996)
  15. Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997)
  16. Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis (1998)
  17. Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999)
  18. Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar (2000)
  19. Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection (2001)
  20. Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002)
  21. Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002)
  22. Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003)
  23. Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004)
  24. Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics (2005)
  25. Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody (2006)
  26. Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog (2007)
  27. Lupin the Third: Green vs Red (2008)
  28. Lupin the Third: Sweet Lost Night (2008)
  29. Lupin the Third: The Last Job (2010)
  30. Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid (2011)
  31. Lupin the Third: The Secret Page of Marco Polo (2012)
  32. Lupin the Third: Princess of the Breeze (2013)
  33. Lupin the Third: Italian Game (2016)
  34. Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner (2019)
  35. Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019)
  36. Lupin III: The First (2019)
  37. LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE (2023)

Yes: it's movie 13 of 37 in its series, after Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (1995) and before Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996).

Is Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.