Rental Family
“Happiness tailored to you!”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-11
Top Cast
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Brendan Fraser
Phillip Vanderploeg
Takehiro Hira
Shinji Tada
Mari Yamamoto
Aiko Nakajima
Shannon Mahina Gorman
Mia Kawasaki
Akira Emoto
Kikuo Hasegawa
Paolo Andrea Di Pietro
Handsome Actor
Shinji Ozeki
Casting Director
Takao Kin
Bartender
Risa Kameda
Neighbor Girlfriend
Yuma Sonan
Neighbor Boyfriend
Kana Kitty
Neighbor Business Woman
Gan Furukawa
Neighbor Old Man
Yuji Komatsu
Neighbor Father
Ryoko Osada
Neighbor Wife
Helen Sadler
Sonia
Kaoru Mizuki
Funeral Home Receptionist
Shohei Uno
Mr. Daitoh
Sonoe Mizoguchi
Daitoh's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 53 DaysAdelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 13, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 17, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hikari
- Screenplay & Story
- Hikari, Stephen Blahut
- Original Score
- Jon Thor Birgisson, Alex Somers
- Original Title
- Rental Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.6M
- Production Studios
- Sight Unseen Pictures, Domo Arigato Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hikari
Hikari, Stephen Blahut
Jon Thor Birgisson, Alex Somers
Takuro Ishizaka
Alan Baumgarten, Thomas A. Krueger
Hikari, Shin Yamaguchi, Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Stephen Blahut
Department Leadership Roster
Hikari
Director
Hikari
Writer
Stephen Blahut
Writer
Hikari
Producer
Shin Yamaguchi
Producer
Eddie Vaisman
Producer
Julia Lebedev
Producer
Alan Baumgarten
Editor
Thomas A. Krueger
Editor
Takuro Ishizaka
Director of Photography
Jon Thor Birgisson
Original Music Composer
Alex Somers
Original Music Composer
Norihiro Isoda
Production Design
Masako Takayama
Production Design
Meg Mochizuki
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rental Family
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rental Family about?
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.
Who directed Rental Family?
Rental Family was directed by Hikari.
Who stars in Rental Family?
The principal cast of Rental Family includes Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto.
When was Rental Family released and how long is it?
Rental Family was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Rental Family make at the box office?
Rental Family grossed $26.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rental Family?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rental Family was composed by Jon Thor Birgisson, Alex Somers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rental Family?
Rental Family holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).