In theaters nationwide on November 21st, 2025.
Directed/Written by: Hikari
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 1h 43m
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Produced by: Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Hikari, Shin Yamaguchi
Distributed by: Searchlight Pictures
Storyline
Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who 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.
Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.
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