Family for Rent (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2015, Family for Rent is a comedy and romance film directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Forty-year-old Paul-André is a timid, rather introverted man. Rich but alone, he is deeply bored and ends up concluding that what he needs is a family. Violette, a forty-year-old full of energy, is threatened with eviction and is afraid she'll lose custody of her two children. Paul-André then proposes a totally above the board contract to rent the family in exchange for him paying off Violette's debts. For better and for worse..
Who’s in it. Family for Rent stars Benoît Poelvoorde as Paul-André, Virginie Efira as Violette Mandini, François Morel as Léon and Édith Scob as Madame Delalande, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Family for Rent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family for Rent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family for Rent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family for Rent (2015)?
- In US, Family for Rent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family for Rent worth watching?
- Family for Rent holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family for Rent?
- Family for Rent stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Virginie Efira, François Morel, Édith Scob and Philippe Rebbot.
- When was Family for Rent released?
- Family for Rent was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.