
The Rambler Goes North
1962, Japanese. Directed by Buichi Saitō.
In the nine part Wataridori series (1959-1962), Kobayashi played a wanderer on Japan’s back roads with most of the accoutrements of a Western hero, from a horse to fringes, guitar and even a trusty bullwhip.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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The Rambler Series
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Details
- Released
- 3 January 1962
- Original title
- 北帰行より 渡り鳥北へ帰る
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Gan Yamazaki
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The Rambling Guitarist
1959 · 6.9/10
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The Guitarist and the Rancher
1960
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Return of the Vagabond
1960 · 5.0/10
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The Rambler in the Sunset
1960
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The Rambler Rides Again
1960 · 10.0/10
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The Rambler under the Southern Cross
1961
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Rambling in the Sea
1961
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The Rambler Goes North: quick answers
What should I watch before The Rambler Goes North?
Watch The Rambler in the Sunset (1960), The Rambler Rides Again (1960), The Rambler under the Southern Cross (1961), and Rambling in the Sea (1961) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Rambler Goes North?
Next in the series: The Rambler Returns Home (1962).
Is The Rambler Goes North worth watching?
The Rambler Goes North doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Rambler Goes North?
The Rambler Goes North runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Rambler Goes North have a post-credits scene?
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The Rambler Goes North parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Rambler Goes North on?
The Rambler Goes North isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 January 1962. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rambler Goes North?
If you liked The Rambler Goes North, try K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces, Golden Kamuy, X-Cross.
Who directed The Rambler Goes North?
The Rambler Goes North (1962) was directed by Buichi Saitō and stars Akira Kobayashi, Ruriko Asaoka, Mari Shiraki.
