The Real-Life Inspiration Behind 'Rental Family': Can You Actually Hire People to Do That?

"Rental Family" is now in theaters, bringing audiences into the story of an actor who is simply hired to play various roles ...

In ‘Rental Family,’ it’s sympathy and compassion for hire — and sometimes a groom

In this gentle comedy from the one-named Japanese director Hikari, an agency specializes in providing actors to make life's ...
Roger Ebert

Rental Family

I’m not ready to call it the best film of 2025, but it might just be my favorite.

Rental Family Is A Really Cute, Wholesome Movie, But I Want To Talk About This Serious Topic

Rental Family tells a story of joy. It’s about finding it, keeping it, and spreading it. It’s a feel-good movie in the sense ...

‘Rental Family’ spotlights real-life Japanese businesses that offer fill-in relatives, friends

TOKYO (AP) — Ryuichi Ichinokawa’s life could be right out of the movie “Rental Family” as the founder nearly two decades ago ...

Is ‘Rental Family’ Streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video?

Rental Family will only be available to watch in a movie theater, when it opens in the U.S. on Friday, November 21. You can find a showing near you via Fandango . Rental Family is not yet available to ...

Buy a ticket to see sweet ‘Rental Family’

Brendan Fraser has every right to say, ‘I told you so’ with the release of his feature film “Rental Family.” Some were ...

'Rental Family' writer-director says new comedy based on real service providing human connection

"Rental Family" is a new movie that just opened to rave reviews. It stars Brendan Fraser as an American actor struggling to find work in Japan who takes a job "pretending" to be a loved one for ...