Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011)
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison is a solid, watchable Japanese film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 713 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 108 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 1h 48m on it?
1h 48m of Japanese thriller, leaning animation, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 713 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not sit with tension for the whole runtime
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto is imprisoned in Hōzukijou: A criminal containment facility known as the Blood Prison. Mui, the castle master, uses the ultimate imprisonment technique to steal power from the prisoners, which is when Naruto notices his life has been targeted. Thus begins the battle to uncover the truth behind the mysterious murders and prove Naruto's innocence.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Watch with family? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Thriller / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Masahiko Murata
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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