Lupin III: The First
“Well, let's get started.”
The iconic "gentleman thief" Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure, as Lupin III and his colorful 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.
Where to watch Lupin III: The First in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Lupin III: The First there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Lupin III: The First streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Lupin III: The First
Lupin III: The First is a 2019 Japanese-language adventure, animation and comedy film directed by Takashi Yamazaki. The cast is led by Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Miyuki Sawashiro. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Lupin III: The First was produced by TMS Entertainment, TOHO, and Monkey Punch Pictures and made in Japan. It was released on December 6, 2019, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Takashi Yamazaki
- Writers
- Takashi Yamazaki
- Release date
- December 6, 2019
- OTT release
- December 15, 2020
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- TMS Entertainment, TOHO, Monkey Punch Pictures
Lupin III: The First cast & crew
Lupin III: The First was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and written by Takashi Yamazaki.
The cast features Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen (voice), Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko Mine (voice), Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice), and Suzu Hirose as Laetitia (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yuji Ohno and it was produced by Hibiki Ito and Hiroyasu Shinohara.
Is Lupin III: The First worth watching?
Lupin III: The First holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 315 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, animation, and comedy, Lupin III: The First is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lupin III: The First
Lupin III: The First isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 15, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Lupin III: The First
Kanichi Kurita
Arsène Lupin III (voice)
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Daisuke Jigen (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Fujiko Mine (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
Suzu Hirose
Laetitia (voice)
Kotaro Yoshida
Lambert (voice)
Tatsuya Fujiwara
Geralt (voice)
Kazuaki Ito
Bresson (voice)
Mitsuru Takakuwa
Adolf Hitler (voice)
Osamu Taira
Hans (voice)
Takeshi Hayakawa
Laëtitia's Father (voice)
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Lupin III: The First — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lupin III: The First in United States?
Lupin III: The First is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Lupin III: The First in?
Lupin III: The First is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lupin III: The First?
Lupin III: The First runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Lupin III: The First rated?
Lupin III: The First is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 315 ratings.
▸When did Lupin III: The First release on OTT?
Lupin III: The First became available digitally on December 15, 2020.
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