---
title: "Poupelle of Chimney Town"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/poupelle-of-chimney-town-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 655437
imdb_id: "tt13276012"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 76
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/poupelle-of-chimney-town-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Poupelle of Chimney Town is a 2020 Japanese animated fantasy film directed by Yusuke Hirota and produced by Studio 4°C. The film features character designs by Atsuko Fukushima and was distributed by Toho and Yoshimoto Kogyo. The narrative follows a young boy named Lubicchi and a trashman named Poupelle who meet on a Halloween night. The story takes place in a city characterized by its many tall chimneys, which release thick black smoke that obscures the sky, preventing the residents from seeing what lies above. The film, which also incorporates elements of drama and adventure, was selected to close the 50th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The production is known in Japanese as Entotsu-machi no Poupelle. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes and was released in the United States on December 30, 2021. The project serves as a cinematic adaptation that centers on the relationship between its two main characters as they navigate the environment of their smoke-filled home.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The CW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yûsuke Hirota
- **Networks / Studios**: Yoshimoto Kogyo, STUDIO4℃

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Masataka Kubota** as *Poupelle (voice)*
- **Mana Ashida** as *Lubicchi (voice)*
- **Shinosuke Tatekawa** as *Bruno (voice)*
- **Eiko Koike** as *Lola (voice)*
- **Shingo Fujimori** as *Scopp (voice)*
- **Toru Nomaguchi** as *Reta XV (voice)*
- **Sairi Ito** as *Antonio (voice)*
- **Seiji Miyane** as *Toshiaki (voice)*
- **Shosei Ohira** as *Dennis (voice)*
- **Kazuki Iio** as *Sue (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Poupelle of Chimney Town online?
Poupelle of Chimney Town is currently available to watch or stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Poupelle of Chimney Town worth watching?
Poupelle of Chimney Town holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 76 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Poupelle of Chimney Town and when was it released?
Poupelle of Chimney Town is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Poupelle of Chimney Town?
Poupelle of Chimney Town was directed by Yûsuke Hirota.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Poupelle of Chimney Town — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/655437)
- [Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13276012/fullcredits/cast)
- [Poupelle of Chimney Town - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poupelle_of_Chimney_Town)
- [Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/655437/cast)
- [Poupelle of Chimney Town (2020) directed by Yusuke Hirota • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/)
- [Mona Fastvold's 'The World to Come' to Open Rotterdam's Summer Edition](https://variety.com/)

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