Rent-an-Elf (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, Rent-an-Elf is a family, romance and tv movie film directed by Nick Lyon, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Type-A personality, Ava, owns “Rent-an-Elf,” a business in which she sets up a memorable Christmas for busy families. This year, she's hired by the newly-single Liam and falls for him and his adorable son, Nathan. But, just as Ava thinks she’s found her match, Liam’s ex-wife returns, wanting to patch things up. Even though Ava decides to put Liam and Nathan's happiness above her own, she's still determined to give them the best Christmas ever, and maybe even hope for a Christmas miracle or two.
Who’s in it. Rent-an-Elf stars Kim Shaw as Ava, Sean Patrick Thomas as Liam, Nicholle Tom as Jojo and Zakai Biagas Bey as Nathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rent-an-Elf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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-an-Elf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rent-an-Elf tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rent-an-Elf (2018)?
- In US, Rent-an-Elf is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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-an-Elf worth watching?
- Rent-an-Elf holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rent-an-Elf?
- Rent-an-Elf stars Kim Shaw, Sean Patrick Thomas, Nicholle Tom, Zakai Biagas Bey and Yohance Biagas Bey.
- When was Rent-an-Elf released?
- Rent-an-Elf was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.