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Son of Rambow

2007·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic666.5Rotten Tomatoes73%79%
IMDb7.0Metacritic666.5Rotten Tomatoes73%79%

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fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Make believe. Not war.

Will is looking for an escape from his family when he encounters Lee, the school bully. Armed with a video camera and a copy of Rambo, Lee plans to make his own action-packed video epic.
80s NostalgiaBoyhood FriendshipDIY FilmmakingComing-of-AgeBritish IndieHeartwarmingPop Culture HomageEscapist AdventureChildhood Imagination

Crew

Directed by:
Garth Jennings
Written by:
Garth Jennings
Produced by:
Susie Figgis, Jane Robertson, Nick Goldsmith
Composed by:
Olivier Dô Hùu, Joby Talbot, Joe Mount

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Son of Rambow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Son of Rambow legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

Son of Rambow is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Son of Rambow worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Son of Rambow rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Son of Rambow?

1 h 35 min

Son of Rambow runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Son of Rambow?

Critics70
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Son of Rambow much the same way.

Was Son of Rambow a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$11 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Son of Rambow in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, France, Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Son of Rambow?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Son of Rambow in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Son of Rambow use?

Troubling Unchildlike BehaviourThrow It InEverybody SmokesCatholic Schoolgirls RuleMetafictional TitleEveryone Looks Sexier if FrenchCloudcuckoolanderShow Within a ShowTitle DropOdd FriendshipThe '80s"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Son of Rambow, including Troubling Unchildlike Behaviour, Throw It In, Everybody Smokes.