Rental Family arrives on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home January 13

Journey to Japan and into the heart of human connection with Searchlight Pictures’ “Rental Family,” which arrives to digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home tomorrow, Tuesday, January 13.

Synopsis: An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection. | 1h 43m | PG-13 for thematic elements, some strong language, and suggestive material

Brendan Fraser was the best choice to play Phillip and I am not sure we will see a more real and soft spoken performance from any actor. Fraser has returned these last few years with a profound sense of humanity and innocence in his acting that truly engages audiences. Here Phillip is just a big American guy in a sea of people. As he navigates the Japanese culture he touches everyone he meets in some way. With Fraser at the wheel you believe and trust it all. READ MY FULL REVIEW

Digital & Blu-ray Bonus Materials*

• Featurette: Rental Family Revealed — Go behind the scenes with Brendan Fraser, director HIKARI, and the Japanese cast as they explore friendship, culture, found family, and filming in Japan in this intimate look at the making of Rental Family.

• Deleted/Extended Scenes:
  • Columbus
  • Crying Session
  • Apology
  • Aiko’s First Client
  • Clearbright
  • Tickets
  • Audition
  • Phone Call
  • Final Montage

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.

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