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Rent

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2019 | 135 min | Music, TV Movie, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Emmys, though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM! or Dreamgirls, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 2 DGA Awards.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alex Rudzinski

  • Jordan FisherMark Cohen
  • Brennin HuntRoger Davis
  • Vanessa HudgensMaureen Johnson
  • Kiersey ClemonsJoanne Jefferson
  • Brandon Victor DixonTom Collins
  • ValentinaAngel Dumont Schunard
  • MarioBenjamin "Benny" Coffin III
  • TinasheMimi Marquez
  • Keala SettleEnsemble
  • Jennifer Leigh WarrenMrs. Cohen / Mrs Jefferson / Sue