Rental Family
- IMDb link: 14142060
- IMDb rating: 7.6 (60,158 votes) Search
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Hikari
- Cast: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Paolo Andrea Di Pietro, Shinji Ozeki, Takao Kin and others
- Release date: 21 Nov 2025
- Release year: 2025
- Runtime: 109 minutes
- Country: Japan, United States
- Keywords: bare chested male, family relationships, actor, tokyo japan, japan, asia, dramedy drama, gaijin, fake funeral, pretending to be someone's father
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Storyline
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.
Brendan Fresher is a struggling actor in Tokyo, taking roles that test his morals while discovering new people and navigating Japanese culture. This is a deeply moving film that never resorts to pity, exploring themes such as loneliness, culture, compassion, and personal growth. Brendan Fresher gives an outstanding performance-his expressions convey more than words ever could. I appreciate how the story feels fully realized, with actions that are meaningful and justified, without relying on unnecessary exposition.
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