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Brendan Fraser Stars in 'Rental Family': A Comedy-Drama Exploration

11/28/2025

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Hikari, a Japanese director, presents her film Rental Family about Tokyo's rental family services.
Brendan Fraser stars as Phillip, a struggling actor who becomes a hired family member.
The film blends humor with serious themes like gig labor and familial deception to explore tatemae and emotional expression.
The United States release is on November 21, 2025.
A Japan release is scheduled for February 27, 2026.

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Story summary

Hikari, a Japanese director, presents her film Rental Family about Tokyo's rental family services.
Brendan Fraser stars as Phillip, a struggling actor who becomes a hired family member.
The film blends humor with serious themes like gig labor and familial deception to explore tatemae and emotional expression.
The United States release is on November 21, 2025.
A Japan release is scheduled for February 27, 2026.