# Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo (2025) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/seeking-haven-for-mr-rambo-2025/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Khaled Mansour |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime | 105 min |
| Festival premiere | Balinale 2025 (Best Narrative Feature) |

## Quick answer

Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo (2025) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Khaled Mansour’s Cairo dog-and-brotherhood drama won Best Feature Narrative at Balinale 2025 — a jury favourite for its  Metascore 76/100. Directed by Khaled Mansour.

## Critics consensus

Khaled Mansour’s Cairo dog-and-brotherhood drama won Best Feature Narrative at Balinale 2025 — a jury favourite for its jagged portrait of regret in the city’s underbelly.

## Synopsis

The story follows Hassan and his dog, Rambo, as they embark on a quest to save Rambo from Hassan's vengeful landlord, whom the dog attacked. Through his challenging journey across Cairo to find a safe haven for Rambo, Hassan confronts his deepest fears and rediscovers himself.

## Cast

Essam Omar, Rakeen Saad, Ahmed Bahaa, Samaa Ibrahem, Basma, Yosra El Lozy, Hassan El-Adl, Ahmed Al Salakawi, Khaled Gawad, Hager Hatem

## Accolades

Premiered at Balinale 2025, where it won the Best Narrative Feature.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo worth watching?**
Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Khaled Mansour’s Cairo dog-and-brotherhood drama won Best Feature Narrative at Balinale 2025 — a jury favourite for its jagged portrait of regret in the city’s underbelly.

**What is Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo about?**
The story follows Hassan and his dog, Rambo, as they embark on a quest to save Rambo from Hassan's vengeful landlord, whom the dog attacked. Through his challenging journey across Cairo to find a safe haven for Rambo, Hassan confronts his deepest fears and rediscovers himself.

**Who directed Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo?**
Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo (2025) was directed by Khaled Mansour.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 84%, audience 82%, Metascore 76/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo page for current options.

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