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The Return of Rubén Blades

8.019851h 22mMovieMusicDocumentary

Robert Mugge's 1986 film provides a full-blooded portrait of the Latino singer, actor, bandleader, and composer. Blades' Panama homeland, his Harvard Master's degree, and a New York performance with his band Seis de Solar all serve as stops on this biographical journey.

DirectorRobert Mugge

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Cast · Directed by Robert Mugge

RBRubén Blades
Rubén Blades
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The Return of Rubén Blades is streaming on Hoopla in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return of Rubén Blades on Netflix?

No, The Return of Rubén Blades is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

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The Return of Rubén Blades is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Australia.