Rent (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Rent is a drama and romance film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 135 minutes. “No day but today.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in late 1980s East Village, New York, USA. The film centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a tragedy has made Roger numb to new experiences, Mark begins capturing their world through his attempts to make a personal movie. In the year that follows, they and their friends deal with love, loss, and working together.
Who’s in it. Rent stars Anthony Rapp as Mark Cohen, Adam Pascal as Roger Davis, Rosario Dawson as Mimi Marquez and Jesse L. Martin as Tom Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.7M at the box office.
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 Rent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rent (2005)?
- In US, 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 Rent worth watching?
- Rent holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rent?
- Rent stars Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Jesse L. Martin and Wilson Jermaine Heredia.
- When was Rent released?
- Rent was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.