Where to watch Rent-A-Pal(2020)

Name: Rent-A-Pal
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 2020-10-10
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Brian Landis Folkins, Wil Wheaton, Kathleen Brady, Amy Rutledge, Adrian Egolf

Movie · 2020 · 1h 48m · Horror, Thriller

In the United States, Rent-A-Pal is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Rent-A-Pal plot summary

He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you.

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.

Details

Release date: October 10, 2020
Runtime: 1h 48m
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Directed by: Jon Stevenson
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 · 138 votes

Rent-A-Pal trailer

Cast

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

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Where can I watch Rent-A-Pal?

In the United States, Rent-A-Pal is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. It's also free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.