In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role.

In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role.

      Searchlight Pictures has unveiled a trailer and images for Rental Family, the latest film by writer-director Hikari (known for 37 Seconds and Beef), starring Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale) as a struggling actor in Tokyo, Japan, who discovers himself through an unconventional role that allows him to connect with strangers. Joining Fraser in the cast of this comedy-drama are Takehiro Hira (Shogun), Mari Yamamoto (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), Akira Emoto (Shin Godzilla), and newcomer Shannon Gorman. Check out the trailer below…

      Set in contemporary Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY centers on an American actor (Brendan Fraser) searching for purpose until he secures an unusual job: collaborating with a Japanese “rental family” agency to fill in as a stand-in for various clients. As he delves deeper into his clients' lives, he starts to forge authentic relationships that blur the boundaries between performance and reality. Facing the ethical dilemmas of his profession, he reclaims a sense of purpose, belonging, and the subtle beauty of human connection. Rental Family is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 21st, 2025.

      About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is a producer and writer involved in film, television, and digital content. He is the founder of the pop culture site Flickering Myth and has produced the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' as well as the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role. In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role. In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role. In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role. In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role. In the trailer for Rental Family, Brendan Fraser portrays a struggling actor who takes on an unexpected role.

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Searchlight Pictures has unveiled a trailer and images for Rental Family, the latest film by writer-director Hikari (known for 37 Seconds and Beef). The film stars Oscar winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale) as a struggling actor in Tokyo, Japan, who discovers himself through a rather unconventional role that allows him to connect with strangers. Joining Fraser in the cast of […]