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The Rambler (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

The Rambler (2013) movie poster

The Rambler is a 2013 drama horror film directed by Calvin Reeder. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $39.3 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
worldwide gross
$39.3M
Metascore
32
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The Rambler (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Calvin Reeder
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$25M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Rambler About?

The premise of The Rambler without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following his release from prison, a man searches for a fresh start in the Pacific Northwest. He joins his brother on an Oregon ranch, hoping to build a quiet life, but finds himself drawn into a complicated situation. He encounters a cast of unusual individuals, including a mysterious scientist and a skilled con artist, forcing him to confront the shadows of his past and fight to protect his newfound sense of peace.

The Rambler Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • based on short film
  • surrealism
  • severed arm
  • pawn shop
  • tied to a bed
  • bare chested male bondage
  • bare chested male
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Crew

The Director of The Rambler

Directed by Calvin Reeder.

From the director

More from Calvin Reeder

More films directed by Calvin Reeder, best-rated first: The Field Guide to Evil and The Oregonian.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Rambler Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Rambler 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

Plot

The Rambler Plot Summary

What happens in The Rambler from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A man referred to as the Rambler is released from prison and makes his way back to his girlfriend, Cheryl. However, his attempts to resume their previous relationship are met with disappointment when Cheryl reveals that she is pregnant by another man, leading to their relationship falling apart. Faced with this harsh reality, the Rambler accepts an offer from his brother, who manages a ranch in Oregon, providing him with a job opportunity and a place to stay.

Full summary

The whole story of The Rambler, scene by scene

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Box office

The Rambler Box Office & Budget

The Rambler grossed $39.3 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $33.7 million came from the US and Canada and $5.6 million (14%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$39.3M

1.6× its budget

US & Canada
$33.7M
International
$5.6M
Budget
$25M
US & Canada 86% Rest of the world 14%
Videos

The Rambler Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Rambler.

The Rambler - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Rambler?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who does the Rambler head off to reunite with upon his release from prison?

Details

The Rambler Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Странник” and “Бродяга”.

Also known as
  • Странник
  • Бродяга
  • The Rambler - Abgründe in die Dunkelheit
  • Пълзящият
  • 漫步者
  • O Andarilho

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FAQ

The Rambler FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Rambler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rambler?

The Rambler runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Rambler released?

The Rambler was released on June 7, 2013.

Who directed The Rambler?

The Rambler was directed by Calvin Reeder.

More films by Calvin Reeder

How much did The Rambler make at the box office?

The Rambler grossed $39.3 million worldwide ($33.7 million domestic, $5.6 million international) on a budget of $25 million.

How is The Rambler rated?

The Rambler has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.

Does The Rambler have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rambler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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