Son of Rambow
Seen it?2007 | 95 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$11 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Garth Jennings
- Bill MilnerWill Proudfoot
- Will PoulterLee Carter
- Jessica HynesMary Proudfoot
- Jules SitrukDidier Revol
- Neil DudgeonJoshua
- Ed WestwickLawrence Carter
- Anna WingGrandma
- Tallulah EvansJess Proudfoot
- Emilie ChesnaisFrench Teacher
- Paul RitterGeography Teacher