The Rainbow Seeker
1996, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
A young man fails his company entrance exams and leaves home to work at a run-down cinema in Tokushima, whose owner lives to bring entertaining films to the residents of his small town.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 December 1996
- Original title
- 虹をつかむ男
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada
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The Rainbow Seeker: quick answers
What comes after The Rainbow Seeker?
Next in the series: The Rainbow Seeker 2 (1997).
Is The Rainbow Seeker worth watching?
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How long is The Rainbow Seeker?
The Rainbow Seeker runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Rainbow Seeker have a post-credits scene?
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The Rainbow Seeker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Rainbow Seeker on?
The Rainbow Seeker isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rainbow Seeker?
If you liked The Rainbow Seeker, try 2 Minutes of Fame, Adventures in Public School, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry.
Who directed The Rainbow Seeker?
The Rainbow Seeker (1996) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuko Tanaka.