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Rent-A-Pal

Original title: Rent-a-Pal
  • 20202020
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
4.5K
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Wil Wheaton, Brian Landis Folkins, and Amy Rutledge in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
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  • Horror
  • Thriller
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
4.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jon Stevenson
  • Writer
    • Jon Stevenson
  • Stars
    • Brian Landis Folkins
    • Wil Wheaton
    • Kathleen Brady
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon Stevenson
  • Writer
    • Jon Stevenson
  • Stars
    • Brian Landis Folkins
    • Wil Wheaton
    • Kathleen Brady
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 119User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    Rent-A-Pal
    Trailer 1:48
    Rent-A-Pal
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:49
    Official Trailer

    Photos110

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    Karin Carr in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Sara Woodyard in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Olivia Hendrick in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Olivia Hendrick in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Brian Landis Folkins in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Kathleen Brady in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Brian Landis Folkins in Rent-A-Pal (2020)
    Josh Staab in Rent-A-Pal (2020)

    Top cast

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    Brian Landis Folkins
    Brian Landis Folkins
    • Davidas David
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Andyas Andy
    Kathleen Brady
    • Lucilleas Lucille
    Amy Rutledge
    Amy Rutledge
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Adrian Egolf
    • Dianeas Diane
    Olivia Hendrick
    • Susanas Susan
    Karin Carr
    • Carlaas Carla
    Sara Woodyard
    • Maryas Mary
    Josh Staab
    • Camera Guyas Camera Guy
    Luke Sorge
    • Video Rendezvous Customeras Video Rendezvous Customer
    Brandon Fryman
    Brandon Fryman
    • Skate City Employeeas Skate City Employee
    Brandon Jay Anderson
    • Extraas Extra
    Nathaniel D. Bourn
    • Extraas Extra
    Haley Laughlin-Bourn
    • Extraas Extra
    Geoff Chadwick
    • Extraas Extra
    Brain Farvar
    • Extraas Extra
    Sven Jorgenson
    • Extraas Extra
    Patricia Kruchten
    • Extraas Extra
    • Director
      • Jon Stevenson
    • Writer
      • Jon Stevenson
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    Storyline

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    User reviews119

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Good thriller
    Aside from the genre semantics that make up the bulk of the reviews in here, there's not a whole lot to complain about with this movie. A lot of the moments are fairly predictable as they unfold before you, but in no way does it come off as cliche. Excellent performances from all the actors involved. Wheaton is especially fantastic for his role. Perfect casting and a singular vision made this movie work really well. I haven't seen any of Jon Stevenson's other work, but Im looking forward to more.
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    • TheMovieBro
    • Jan 16, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rent-a-Pal
    • Filming locations
      • Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Production company
      • Pretty People Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,901
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,650
      • Sep 13, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,053
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes

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