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Brendan Fraser Shines in Critically Acclaimed 'Rental Family'

11/20/2025

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Brendan Fraser stars in Rental Family, which has a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Directed by Hikari, it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is compared to Lost in Translation for its nuanced storytelling.
It centers on a Japanese service where actors portray clients' family members to ease loneliness.
Critics praise Fraser's performance and the film's emotional depth, though some note a predictable plot and lack of cultural specificity.

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Story summary

Brendan Fraser stars in Rental Family, which has a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Directed by Hikari, it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is compared to Lost in Translation for its nuanced storytelling.
It centers on a Japanese service where actors portray clients' family members to ease loneliness.
Critics praise Fraser's performance and the film's emotional depth, though some note a predictable plot and lack of cultural specificity.