Rental Family
"Happiness tailored to you!"
Released just last year. Rental Family is a comedy/drama film. directed by HIKARI.
Starring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, and Mari Yamamoto
Synopsis
An 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 2025
1 month ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (83 votes)
Box Office
$10.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brendan Fraser
as Phillip Vanderploeg
Takehiro Hira
as Shinji
Mari Yamamoto
as Aiko
Shannon Mahina Gorman
as Mia Kawasaki
Akira Emoto
as Kikuo Hasegawa
Paolo Andrea Di Pietro
as Handsome Actor
Shinji Ozeki
as Casting Director
Yuji Komatsu
as Neighbor Father
Ryoko Osada
as Neighbor Wife
Gan Furukawa
as Neighbor Old Man
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $10,706,787
Production Companies
- Searchlight Pictures
- Sight Unseen Pictures
- Domo Arigato Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rental Family about?
An 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 hi...
Who directed Rental Family?
Rental Family was directed by HIKARI.
How long is Rental Family?
Rental Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Rental Family released?
Rental Family was released on November 20, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rental Family?
The main cast of Rental Family includes Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto.