The Rental (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2020, The Rental is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Dave Franco, running about 88 minutes. “Secluded getaway. Killer views.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister.
Who’s in it. The Rental stars Dan Stevens as Charlie, Alison Brie as Michelle, Sheila Vand as Mina and Jeremy Allen White as Josh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Rental has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rental page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rental tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rental (2020)?
- In US, The Rental is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rental worth watching?
- The Rental holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rental?
- The Rental stars Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand, Jeremy Allen White and Toby Huss.
- When was The Rental released?
- The Rental was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.