Rental Family

Happiness tailored to you!

7.7/1020251h 50mReleased

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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.

Released: Nov 20, 2025

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Brendan Fraser

Phillip Vanderploeg

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Shinji Tada

Mari Yamamoto

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