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Rent

6.820052h 15mPG-13MovieDramaRomance

In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

DirectorChris Columbus

WriterStephen Chbosky

ProducersRobert De Niro·Allan S. Gordon

Where to watch

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chris Columbus

Anthony Rapp

Adam Pascal

Rosario Dawson

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Angel Dumott Schunard

Idina Menzel

Maureen Johnson

Tracie Thoms

Joanne Jefferson

Taye Diggs

Benjamin Coffin III

Julia Roth

Porscha Radcliffe

Porscha Radcliffe

Stephen Payne

Homeless Squeegee Man

Darryl Chan

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Rent — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rent?

Rent is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rent on Netflix?

No, Rent is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Rent on Amazon Prime Video?

Rent isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rent for free?

Rent is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.