Rentadick (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, Rentadick is a comedy film directed by Jim Clark, running about 94 minutes. “We can't describe it to you... You'll just have to see it. Then see it again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Armitage runs a chemical company that is on the verge of producing a gas that causes temporary disability. Clearly the military want it but it is also sought by a group of Japanese. Both Armitage and Madam Greenfly hire different people in the same detective agency to guard the gas and steal it respectively... confusion, double crosses and hilarity ensue...
Who’s in it. Rentadick stars James Booth as Simon Hamilton, Richard Briers as Miles Gannet, Julie Ege as Utta Armitage and Ronald Fraser as Major Upton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Rentadick has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rentadick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rentadick tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rentadick (1972)?
- In US, Rentadick is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rentadick worth watching?
- Rentadick holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rentadick?
- Rentadick stars James Booth, Richard Briers, Julie Ege, Ronald Fraser and Donald Sinden.
- When was Rentadick released?
- Rentadick was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.