The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
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The Castle of Cagliostro is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The Castle of Cagliostro sits near the top of Japanese films on audience ratings. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 1,185 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 102 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 1h 42m on it?
1h 42m of Japanese animation with adventure threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 1,185 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 42m |
| Genre | Animation / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hayao Miyazaki
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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