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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Cast
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| Brian Landis Folkins | ... | David | |
| Wil Wheaton | ... | Andy | |
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Kathleen Brady | ... | Lucille |
| Amy Rutledge | ... | Lisa | |
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Adrian Egolf | ... | Diane |
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Olivia Hendrick | ... | Susan |
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Karin Carr | ... | Carla |
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Sara Woodyard | ... | Mary |
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Josh Staab | ... | Camera Guy |
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Luke Sorge | ... | Video Rendezvous Customer |
| Brandon Fryman | ... | Skate City Employee | |
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Brandon Jay Anderson | ... | Extra |
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Nathaniel D. Bourn | ... | Extra |
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Haley Laughlin-Bourn | ... | Extra |
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Geoff Chadwick | ... | Extra |
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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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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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This is not a horror so don't go in it for that. It's more of a psychological thriller than anything, overall it's a decent film nonetheless. Maybe a little slow at the start but stick with it Worth a watch 7/10