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Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary

1991, Japanese. Directed by Osamu Dezaki.

The secret of the Lupin family treasure is out: its location is written inside a dictionary once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte himself! When the dictionary turns up as the prize for a historic motor car race, the notorious Lupin the Third and his criminal cadre race the world's superpowers to win - or steal - the Dictionary and unearth his grandfather's legacy of riches!

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Runtime
1h 30m
Post-credits
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Language
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Released
9 August 1991
Original title
ルパン三世 ナポレオンの辞書を奪え
Country
Japan
Written by
Hiroshi Kashiwabara
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What Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary is based on

Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.

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What should I watch before Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary?

Watch Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985), Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy (1987), Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989), and Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers (1990) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary?

Next in the series: Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love (1992), Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger (1993), and Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom (1994).

Is Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary?

Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

Does Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary on?

Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary?

If you liked Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary, try Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics, Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure, Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger.

Who directed Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary?

Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary (1991) was directed by Osamu Dezaki and stars Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama.

What is Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary based on?

Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary is based on Lupin III, a media franchise by Monkey Punch.

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