Rental Family
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| Directed by | Hikari |
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| Cinematography | Takurô Ishizaka |
| Edited by | Thomas A. Krueger |
Production company | Sight Unseen Productions |
| Distributed by | Searchlight Pictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Countries | United States Japan[1] |
| Language | English |
Rental Family is an upcoming comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Hikari, starring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, and Akira Emoto.
The film will have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on November 21, 2025.[2][3]
Premise
[edit]A lonely American actor living in Tokyo starts working for a Japanese rental family company to play stand-in roles in other people's lives. Along the way, he finds surprising connections and unexpected joys within his built-in family.
Cast
[edit]- Brendan Fraser
- Takehiro Hira
- Mari Yamamoto
- Shannon Gorman
- Akira Emoto
Production
[edit]The film has been in development since 2019.[4] In November 2023, Brendan Fraser was set to star in the film with Hikari directing from a script she co-wrote with Stephen Blahut.[5] In March 2024, Mari Yamamoto, Takehiro Hira and Akira Emoto joined the cast.[6][7]
Principal photography began on March 12, 2024, in Japan and wrapped in late May 2024.[6][7]
Release
[edit]Rental Family is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 21, 2025.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rental Family". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (2025-07-11). "Disney Sets 'Rental Family' & 'Psycho Killer' Release Dates". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 16, 2025). "TIFF Unveils Round Of World Premieres With 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' & Pics From Derek Cianfrance, Paul Greengrass, Nicholas Hytner, Hikari & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Kit, Borys (November 16, 2023). "Searchlight Teams with 'Beef' Director Hikari for Comedy-Drama 'Rental Family' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 21, 2023). "Brendan Fraser Finds His First Major Role After Oscar Win With Searchlight's Rental Family". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (March 5, 2024). "Mari Yamamoto Starring Opposite Brendan Fraser in Searchlight's 'Rental Family' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 18, 2024). "'Shōgun's Takehiro Hira And Akira Emoto Join Brendan Fraser's 'Rental Family' At Searchlight".