Son of Rambow (2007)

In the warm embrace of an English summer in the early '80s, the movie "SON OF RAMBOW" unfolds - a heartwarming tale about the trials of growing up, the power of friendship, and the challenge of faith. Our protagonist, Will, the eldest son in a Plymouth Brethren family, navigates life under strict religious rules that prohibit him from mingling with the 'worldlies', enjoying music, or watching television. But life takes an unexpected turn when Will crosses paths with Lee Carter, the school's notorious troublemaker with a knack for creating eccentric home movies. Intrigued by this new world, Will is introduced to a pirated version of Rambo: First Blood, a revelation that challenges his limited worldview. Persuaded to become the stuntman in Lee's audacious home movie project, Will's fertile imagination is set free, blooming in the realm of filmmaking. His creative prowess also proves useful in conjuring up intricate plans to keep his alliance with Lee a secret from his strict religious community. As they dive headfirst into their artistic endeavor, ignoring consequences and driven by pure ambition, a remarkable roller-coaster journey ensues that ultimately results in a bond of true friendship. Their fledgling reputation as filmmakers catches the attention of their peers, but their newfound popularity becomes a double-edged sword when the charismatic French exchange student, Didier Revol, comes into the picture. Their unshakeable friendship and their treasured film are tested to their limits as they grapple with popularity's pitfalls. Thus, "SON OF RAMBOW" is a compelling narrative about two boys, a video camera, and dreams bigger than their small world could ever contain.

Son of Rambow is a comedy movie featuring Bill Milner and directed by Garth Jennings.

Son of Rambow is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Hoopla and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .

It is also possible to buy Son of Rambow on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.