2025 • PG-13 • 1h 50m • English

Rental Family

DramaComedyLight and funnyEmotionalMind-bending

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.

Certified PG-13 — fine to watch with family.

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WatchWise Score

67/100

★★★½☆

980 votes across 1 source

TMDB

7.7/10

Equals 77/100 · 980 votes

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Hikari