# Rental Family (2025)

> A struggling American actor in Tokyo discovers that pretending to be family can lead to unexpectedly genuine human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1218583

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Hikari
- Cast: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto, Paolo Andrea Di Pietro, Shinji Ozeki, Takao Kin
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14142060/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, witty, warm, feel good movie night, quiet weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A journey of self-discovery unfolds in the heart of Tokyo as an American actor finds unexpected connections.

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