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Rent a Friend

5.020181h 19mMovieDramaRomance

Web magazine editor Mochizuki Nasa meets Yanase Sota who claims to be endowed with a "non-sexual relationship switch". Working as a "rent-a-friend", Sota is hired by Nasa who wants to test out a theory.

DirectorMayu Akiyama
WriterMayu Akiyama

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Cast · Directed by Mayu Akiyama

ETEri Tokunaga
Eri Tokunaga
Nasa Mochizuki
AHAtsushi Hashimoto
Atsushi Hashimoto
Sota Yanase
SASumire Ashina
Sumire Ashina
Tamaki Ono
TNTomoko Nozaki
Tomoko Nozaki
Yuri
KYKana Yamada
Kana Yamada
Ms. Abe

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Rent a Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rent a Friend?

Rent a Friend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rent a Friend on Netflix?

No, Rent a Friend is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Rent a Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Rent a Friend is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Rent a Friend for free?

Rent a Friend is available on Amazon Prime Video in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.