Rental Family (2025)
Kernel Score: 87% · 533 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2025-11-20
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Rental Family
- Stream: Hulu
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Rental Family parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Rental Family follows an American actor in Tokyo forming genuine bonds through a stand-in family rental service.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Hikari
Cast
- Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vanderploeg
- Takehiro Hira as Shinji Tada
- Mari Yamamoto as Aiko Nakajima
- Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
- Akira Emoto as Kikuo Hasegawa
- Paolo Andrea Di Pietro as Handsome Actor
- Helen Sadler as Sonia
- Shinji Ozeki as Casting Director
- Bun Kimura as Kota Nakano
- Tamae Ando as Lola
Rental Family FAQ
Is Rental Family good?
Rental Family has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 533 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rental Family?
In the US you can stream Rental Family on Hulu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Rental Family OK for kids?
Rental Family is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Rental Family follows an American actor in Tokyo forming genuine bonds through a stand-in family rental service.
What movies are like Rental Family?
If you liked Rental Family, try The Kid, Half Brothers, Miss You Already and Big Hero 6.