Searchlight Pictures’ Rental Family has officially arrived on Digital, inviting audiences to experience a quietly moving story about connection, performance, and what it means to belong. Set against the vibrant yet isolating backdrop of modern-day Tokyo, the film is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, ahead of its Blu-ray™ release on February 17, complete with never-before-seen bonus extras.

About the Movie

Directed by HIKARI, Rental Family stars Academy Award® winner Brendan Fraser as a once-prominent American actor who has lost both his career momentum and his sense of purpose. Living in Tokyo, he finds himself increasingly adrift—an outsider in a city full of life, yet distant from meaningful human connection. His days blur together until an unexpected acting opportunity presents itself, offering a role unlike any he has ever taken on.

That role comes from a “rental family” agency, a real-world-inspired service where individuals hire people to fill emotional gaps in their lives. Fraser’s character is tasked with becoming whatever his clients need in the moment: a father, a husband, a relative, or simply a comforting presence. What begins as performance-for-hire slowly transforms into something far more personal, as the lines between acting and reality start to dissolve.

As Fraser’s character immerses himself in these fabricated relationships, his empathy takes center stage. Each interaction draws him deeper into the lives of strangers who are, like him, searching for connection in a world that often feels indifferent. Time and again, he goes off-script, guided by compassion rather than contractual obligation, rediscovering his own humanity in the process.

Rental Family is a gentle, reflective film that leans into emotional nuance rather than spectacle. Fraser delivers a tender and understated performance, perfectly suited to a story that asks viewers to consider how often people perform roles in their own lives—and how transformative genuine kindness can be.

Don’t Miss out!

With its digital release, Rental Family is now more accessible than ever, offering audiences a thoughtful, heartfelt viewing experience at home. Fans can also look forward to the Blu-ray™ release on February 17, which will include exclusive bonus content that further explores the making of this quietly powerful film.