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Lupin III: The First

2020, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki.

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The iconic "gentleman thief" Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, as Lupin III and his colourful underworld companions race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the hands of a dark cabal that will stop at nothing to resurrect the Third Reich.

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Runtime
1h 33m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
U

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7.3/10 from 332 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Lupin III: The First

Lupin III: The First isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
13 March 2020
Original title
ルパン三世 THE FIRST
Country
Japan
Written by
Takashi Yamazaki
Box office
$7.3M
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What Lupin III: The First is based on

Lupin III: The First is adapted from a manga.

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Lupin III: The First: quick answers

What should I watch before Lupin III: The First?

Watch Lupin the Third: Princess of the Breeze (2013), Lupin the Third: Italian Game (2016), Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner (2019), and Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Lupin III: The First?

Next in the series: LUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYE (2023).

Is Lupin III: The First worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 332 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Lupin III: The First?

Lupin III: The First runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).

Does Lupin III: The First have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Lupin III: The First. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Lupin III: The First parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Lupin III: The First is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Lupin III: The First on?

Lupin III: The First isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Lupin III: The First?

If you liked Lupin III: The First, try Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy, Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers, Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper.

Who directed Lupin III: The First?

Lupin III: The First (2020) was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and stars Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro.

What is Lupin III: The First based on?

Lupin III: The First is adapted from a manga.

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