Son of Rambow

Son of Rambow

Make believe. Not war.

Directed by Garth Jennings

Produced by Celluloid Dreams, Good

200795 min6.7 / 10

A warm, playful comedy about two unlikely boys bonding through filmmaking and imagination, set in the 1980s with genuine affection for childhood creativity.

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.

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  • Is Son of Rambow easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does Son of Rambow end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Son of Rambow scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Son of Rambow sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Son of Rambow violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity42

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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