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The Return of Rusty

8.019461h 4mMovieDrama

A young Czechoslovak orphan, Loddy Bicek, befriended by an American army sergeant, is brought into the United States as a stowaway by the soldier. He is apprehended, but escapes and makes his way to the sergeant's home town. There, he is…

DirectorWilliam Castle
WritersWilliam Sackheim·Lewis Helmer Herman
ProducerLeonard S. Picker

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Cast · Directed by William Castle

TDTed Donaldson
Ted Donaldson
Danny Mitchell
JLJohn Litel
John Litel
Hugh Mitchell
DHDwayne Hickman
Dwayne Hickman
Bobby
WPWanda Perry
Wanda Perry
Undetermined Role (uncredited)

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The Return of Rusty — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return of Rusty?

The Return of Rusty isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Return of Rusty on Netflix?

No, The Return of Rusty is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Return of Rusty on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Return of Rusty isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Return of Rusty for free?

The Return of Rusty isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Return of Rusty?

The Return of Rusty hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 15, 1946. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to The Return of Rusty?

Yes — The Return of Rusty is followed by For the Love of Rusty (1947) in the Rusty Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Return of Rusty?

Yes — Adventures of Rusty (1945) comes before The Return of Rusty in the Rusty Collection.

Is The Return of Rusty part of a trilogy?

No — The Return of Rusty is part of the Rusty Collection, which has 8 films.

How many movies are in the Rusty Collection?

There are 8 films in the Rusty Collection: Adventures of Rusty (1945), The Return of Rusty (1946), For the Love of Rusty (1947), The Son of Rusty (1947), My Dog Rusty (1948), Rusty Leads the Way (1948), Rusty Saves a Life (1949) and Rusty's Birthday (1949).