Son of Rambow (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Son of Rambow is a comedy film directed by Garth Jennings, running about 96 minutes. “Make Believe. Not War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Son of Rambow stars Asa Butterfield as Brethren Boy, Bill Milner as Will Proudfoot, Jessica Hynes as Mary Proudfoot and Neil Dudgeon as Joshua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Son of Rambow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son of Rambow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of Rambow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of Rambow (2007)?
- In US, Son of Rambow is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Son of Rambow worth watching?
- Son of Rambow holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son of Rambow?
- Son of Rambow stars Asa Butterfield, Bill Milner, Jessica Hynes, Neil Dudgeon and Anna Wing.
- When was Son of Rambow released?
- Son of Rambow was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.