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Rental Family

7.720251h 50mPG-13MovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorHikari
WritersHikari·Stephen Blahut
ProducersHikari·Shin Yamaguchi

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Cast · Directed by Hikari

BFBrendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser
Phillip Vanderploeg
THTakehiro Hira
Takehiro Hira
Shinji Tada
MYMari Yamamoto
Mari Yamamoto
Aiko Nakajima
SGShannon Mahina Gorman
Shannon Mahina Gorman
Mia Kawasaki
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Kikuo Hasegawa
PPPaolo Andrea Di Pietro
Paolo Andrea Di Pietro
Handsome Actor
SOShinji Ozeki
Shinji Ozeki
Casting Director
TK
Takao Kin
Bartender
RK
Risa Kameda
Neighbor Girlfriend
YSYuma Sonan
Yuma Sonan
Neighbor Boyfriend
KK
Kana Kitty
Neighbor Business Woman
GFGan Furukawa
Gan Furukawa
Neighbor Old Man

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Rental Family — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rental Family?

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

Is Rental Family on Netflix?

No, Rental Family is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hulu.

Is Rental Family on Amazon Prime Video?

Rental Family 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 Rental Family for free?

Rental Family is available on Hulu in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.