Rent a Room
“Welcome to Obi's Palace.”
Synopsis
Obi tries to balance making his wife, Labake, happy and paying bills by turning their house into a hotel called "Obi's Palace". Their marriage is tested when strange guests check in, putting them in funny and dangerous situations.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rent a Room trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-29
Top Cast
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Obi
Ini Edo
Labake
Uche Jombo
Ngozi
Evan King
Tyler
Nanae Volle
Amy
Aniketh Sanjiv
Raj
Joshua Peri
José
Marcus J. Parker
Cassa
Kasey Bass
Barbie
Sydney Bass-Baker
Emily
Chris Todd Durbin
El Guerrero Gordo
Johnny Dewan
Phone Store Clerk
Jennifer Lee
Cop
Pere Egbi
Malik
Eno Will
Ibro
Sara Shouhayib
Mrs. Thompson
James Otiocha
Bigsby
Martin Skeen
Arnold
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Iyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Iyke, Bode Ojo
- Original Title
- Rent a Room
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Golden Icons, 6th Sense Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke, Bode Ojo
Bode Ojo, Jim Iyke
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Iyke
Director
Bode Ojo
Producer
Jim Iyke
Producer
Jim Iyke
Writer
Bode Ojo
Writer
Maryann Bassey
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent a Room
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What is Rent a Room about?
Obi tries to balance making his wife, Labake, happy and paying bills by turning their house into a hotel called "Obi's Palace". Their marriage is tested when strange guests check in, putting them in funny and dangerous situations.
Who directed Rent a Room?
Rent a Room was directed by Jim Iyke.
Who stars in Rent a Room?
The principal cast of Rent a Room includes Jim Iyke, Ini Edo, Uche Jombo, Evan King, Nanae Volle.
When was Rent a Room released and how long is it?
Rent a Room was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rent a Room?
Rent a Room holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).