1990: David, 40, looks after his dementia mom. He uses a video dating service to no avail. He buys a "Rent-A-Pal" video tape and things change.
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2 wins & 3 nominations.
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| Wil Wheaton | ... | Andy | |
| Brian Landis Folkins | ... | David | |
| Amy Rutledge | ... | Lisa | |
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Kathleen Brady | ... | Lucille |
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Adrian Egolf | ... | Diane |
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Josh Staab | ... | Cameraman |
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Luke Sorge | ... | Customer |
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Olivia Hendrick | ... | Susan |
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Karin Carr | ... | Carla |
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Sara Woodyard | ... | Mary |
| Brandon Fryman | ... | Skate City Employee | |
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Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission. Written by Pretty People Pictures
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 September 2020 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$19,650, 13 September 2020Gross USA:
$30,901Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Well that was a surprise. I definitely wasn't expecting this movie to be as good as it was. Other then the ending I thought this movie was really good. It had a great cast and original plot. I can't really think of another film quite like it. I wouldn't necessarily call it a horror film though. It was more like a dark comedy. 6 stars from me.