Film For All: Rental Family [Friday 29th May 2026] – only £3!

Doors open 6.45pm, Film starts 7.15pm Licensed bar and snacks available.
12A. Runtime: 109 mins

Set in modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

“Rental Family is an uplifting, emotional look at a man adrift, reconnecting with the outside world through an unlikely source. It’s a soothing watch, with plenty to admire from its lead performances, visuals and score and looks set to be a crowd pleaser. . . Ultimately life-affirming, it strikes a nice balance between melancholy and comedy without becoming overly saccharine.” The Upcoming

“The execution doesn’t always keep up with the premise, but Fraser is an affable guiding light in this crowdpleaser about the complexities of connection.” Empire

“Utterly charming.” New York Times

Watch the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSs3U9GQdEM