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Rent-A-Pal

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2020 | 108 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Peeping Tom, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $31K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 16K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jon Stevenson

  • Brian Landis FolkinsDavid
  • Wil WheatonAndy
  • Kathleen BradyLucille
  • Amy RutledgeLisa
  • Adrian EgolfDiane
  • Olivia HendrickSusan
  • Karin CarrCarla
  • Sara WoodyardMary
  • Josh StaabCamera Guy
  • Luke SorgeVideo Rendezvous Customer