
The Rambler Returns Home
1962, Japanese. Directed by Yōichi Ushihara.
Final installment of THE WANDERING GUITARIST series.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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The Rambler Series
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1962
- Original title
- 渡り鳥故郷へ帰る
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kikuma Shimoiizaka
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Watch before The Rambler Returns Home
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.

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
1962
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The Rambler Returns Home: quick answers
What should I watch before The Rambler Returns Home?
Watch The Rambler Rides Again (1960), The Rambler under the Southern Cross (1961), Rambling in the Sea (1961), and The Rambler Goes North (1962) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is The Rambler Returns Home worth watching?
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How long is The Rambler Returns Home?
The Rambler Returns Home runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Rambler Returns Home have a post-credits scene?
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The Rambler Returns Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Rambler Returns Home on?
The Rambler Returns Home isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 August 1962. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rambler Returns Home?
If you liked The Rambler Returns Home, try Music of the Heart, The Liar and His Lover, Whiplash.
Who directed The Rambler Returns Home?
The Rambler Returns Home (1962) was directed by Yōichi Ushihara and stars Akira Kobayashi, Kōji Wada, Reiko Sasamori.