Rental Family 2025
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SplatAn American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.
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cast
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as Phillip Vanderploeg
as Shinji Tada
as Aiko Nakajima
as Mia Kawasaki
as Kikuo Hasegawa
as Handsome Actor
as Casting Director
as Bartender
as Neighbor Girlfriend
as Neighbor Boyfriend
Director:
Writer:
Hikari, Stephen Blahut
Stars:
Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto, Paolo Andrea Di Pietro, Shinji Ozeki, Takao Kin, Risa Kameda, Yuma Sonan,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
2025 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Rental Family
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Phillip Vanderploeg
as Shinji Tada
as Aiko Nakajima
as Mia Kawasaki
as Kikuo Hasegawa
as Handsome Actor
as Casting Director
as Bartender
as Neighbor Girlfriend
as Neighbor Boyfriend
as Neighbor Business Woman
as Neighbor Old Man
as Neighbor Father
as Neighbor Wife
as Sonia
as Funeral Home Receptionist
as Mr. Daitoh
as Daitoh's Mother
as Daitoh's Father
as Kota Nakano
as Toothpaste Commercial Mother
as Toothpaste Commercial Father
as Toothpaste Commercial Son
as Toothpaste Commercial Daughter
as Cavitx
as Toothpaste Commercial Grandma
as Yoshie Ikeda
as Hideo Ikeda
as Keiko Ikeda
as Yoshie's Wife, Jun
as Lola
as Ramen Master
as Tada's Fake Wife
as Tada's Fake Son
as Hitomi Kawasaki
as Humiliated Corporate Executive
as Mrs. Ogawa
as Masami Hasegawa
as Elementary School Teacher
as Elementary School Student
as Elementary School Student
as Elementary School Student
as Shion
as Karaoke Client
as Gamer Client
as Grandmother Client
as Male Client
as Strip Dancer
as Cheated Wife at Bar
as Adulterous Man at Bar
as School Principal
as School Administrator 1
as School Administrator 2
as Columbus
as Detective
as Detective
as Adulterous Man at Home
as Cheated Wife at Home
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