Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

1h 25m · 2010 · Directed by Masahiko Murata · 3.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010) runs 1h 25m, directed by Masahiko Murata. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and corners the rouge ninja. Mukade's goal is revealed to be a dormant leyline within the ruins; he unleashes the power of the leyline, causing a light to envelop Naruto, sending him into the past, 20 years before the series began. When Naruto awakens, he comes into contact with the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.

Genres: Adventure, Action, Animation

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)