Rent-a-Pal
2020 · Movie · 108 min · ★ 6.5
Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother. 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, 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.
Also known as Rent A Pal
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-10-11
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 108 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (135 votes)
Cast & crew
Brian Landis Folkins
as David
Wil Wheaton
as Andy
- KB
Kathleen Brady
as Lucille
Amy Rutledge
as Lisa
- AE
Adrian Egolf
as Diane
- OH
Olivia Hendrick
as Susan
- KC
Karin Carr
as Carla
- SW
Sara Woodyard
as Mary
- JS
Josh Staab
as Camera Guy
Luke Sorge
as Video Rendezvous Customer
Directed by Jon Stevenson