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The Castle of Cagliostro

1979, Japanese. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

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After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.

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Runtime
1h 42m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
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The Castle of Cagliostro isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
6 July 1979
Original title
ルパン三世 カリオストロの城
Country
Japan
Written by
Hayao Miyazaki, Haruya Yamazaki
Budget
$7.2M
Box office
$8.2M
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What The Castle of Cagliostro is based on

The Castle of Cagliostro is based on Lupin III, a manga by Monkey Punch.

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The Castle of Cagliostro: quick answers

What should I watch before The Castle of Cagliostro?

Watch Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978) first.

What comes after The Castle of Cagliostro?

Next in the series: Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985), Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy (1987), and Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989).

Is The Castle of Cagliostro worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,198 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Castle of Cagliostro?

The Castle of Cagliostro runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).

Does The Castle of Cagliostro have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Castle of Cagliostro. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Castle of Cagliostro parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for The Castle of Cagliostro yet.

Which OTT platform is The Castle of Cagliostro on?

The Castle of Cagliostro isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Castle of Cagliostro?

If you liked The Castle of Cagliostro, try Lupin III: The First, Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom, Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers.

Who directed The Castle of Cagliostro?

The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) was directed by Hayao Miyazaki and stars Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama.

What is The Castle of Cagliostro based on?

The Castle of Cagliostro is based on Lupin III, a manga by Monkey Punch.

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