PG-13

Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins

Inspector Zenigata has been shot by a Walther P38! The prime suspect? Lupin the Third.

1997 • 93 min • Action · Adventure · Animation · TV Movie · Crime · Drama

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Synopsis

Lupin is framed for the murder of Inspector Zenigata by a mysterious assailant holding a silver-coloured Walther P38 pistol Lupin himself once owned. Tracking the true killer leads Lupin to the island of the bloodthirsty Tarantula assassins inside the Devil’s Triangle. After joining the spider-tattooed army against their will, Lupin and his gang make both new friends and enemies as they not only plan to take home the Tarantulas’ massive gold repository for themselves, but hunt down the shooter from Lupin’s past. Can Lupin put to rest this demon who haunts his memories with the Walther P38?

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

65 reviews

65 Audience · 65 · 100%

Lupin is framed for murder, leading him to a hidden island of assassins. He and his crew navigate danger, uncover secrets, and confront a ghost from Lupin's past, all while aiming for a massive gold treasure. It's a thrilling animated adventure with high stakes.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Frequent gunplay and explosions
Some characters are under duress
Implied alcohol and cigarette use

What it models well

Loyalty to friends
Confronting the past
Resourcefulness and cunning

Talk about it after

The impact of past mistakes
Justice versus revenge
Working together as a team

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