Rental Family Trailer & Fun Facts
Rental Family Synopsis:
A struggling American actor (Brendan Fraser) living in Tokyo takes a job with a Japanese "rental family" agency, where he plays various stand-in roles for clients. As he forms surprising and genuine connections with the people he helps, he discovers a new sense of purpose and belonging, blurring the line between his performance and his true self.
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Release Date: In theaters November 21st, 2025
Rental Family Fun Facts:
Based on a Real-Life Industry:
The concept of the movie is based on a real-life service in Japan where individuals can hire performers to act as relatives or friends for different events.
First Leading Role:
Rental Family is Brendan Fraser's first leading role since winning the Oscar for Best Actor in The Whale (2022).
Directed by Hikari:
The movie is directed by Mitsuyo Miyazaki, better known mononymously as Hikari. She is known for directing a few episodes of the HBO series Tokyo Vice (2022) and the Netflix series Beef (2023).
Co-wrote Screenplay:
Hikari, serving as director, also co-wrote the screenplay with Stephen Blahut.
Festival Premieres:
The movie is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6th, 2025, and is planned for release in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on November 21st, 2025.
Filming Location:
The main filming started in Japan in March 2024 and finished in late May.