Rent-A-Pal (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, Rent-A-Pal is a thriller and horror film directed by Jon Stevenson, running about 108 minutes. “He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rent-A-Pal stars Brian Landis Folkins as David, Wil Wheaton as Andy, Kathleen Brady as Lucille and Amy Rutledge as Lisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rent-A-Pal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 Rent-A-Pal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rent-A-Pal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rent-A-Pal (2020)?
- In US, Rent-A-Pal is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Rent-A-Pal worth watching?
- Rent-A-Pal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rent-A-Pal?
- Rent-A-Pal stars Brian Landis Folkins, Wil Wheaton, Kathleen Brady, Amy Rutledge and Adrian Egolf.
- When was Rent-A-Pal released?
- Rent-A-Pal was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.