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Play Movies has made The Rental (2020) movie available in ZA country/region to buy onlineMovie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 88 mins.
Release date - 23-07-2020
Release year - 2020
Genres - Horror
Overall ratings and scores for The Rental:
Happiness Score - 5.6/10, World Popularity Score - 60.386/100, IMDB Score - 5.7, Metascore - 62, Internet Movie Database - 5.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 74%, Metacritic - 62/100, .
The Rental movie has Total Global Votes - 555, Total IMD Votes - 25,128
The Rental Movie Introduction: Movie The Rental, release year 2020 is written by Dave Franco, Joe Swanberg, Mike Demski and directed by Dave Franco. The leading star-cast in this movie are Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Movie overview and plot by Zahra Kuntal
Movie in-short: Two couples rent a vacation home for what should be a celebratory weekend get-away.
Movie story-line: Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister.
Movie synopsis: Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.
Highlights - The Rental (2020)
Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $4,296,804.00
Produced by - Black Bear PicturesRamona FilmsIFC Films
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 5 nominations
Certificate(s) - SE : 15 KR : 15세 이상 관람가 HK : IIB RU : 18+ RU : 18+ NO : 15 GB : 12 BR : 16+ ID : NC16 SG : 16 TW : R TW : R TW : R
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of The Rental (2020)
Lead Actors - Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand
Writer(s) - Dave Franco, Joe Swanberg, Mike Demski
Director(s) - Dave Franco
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about The Rental (2020)
What is the release date of The Rental (2020)?
Release date of The Rental (2020) is 23-07-2020.
What is the total runtime of The Rental (2020) in minutes?
Total runtime of The Rental (2020) in minutes is 88 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce The Rental (2020) movie?
The budget consumed to produce The Rental (2020) movie is around $0.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie The Rental (2020)?
Expected revenue from movie movie The Rental (2020) is around $4,296,804.00.
What is the pupularity of The Rental (2020)?
Worldwide pupularity of The Rental (2020) movie is 60.386%.
What is the name of the production company of film The Rental (2020)?
Production company of film The Rental (2020) is/are Black Bear Pictures, Ramona Films, IFC Films, .
Which country the film The Rental (2020) is produced in?
Film production country for the film The Rental (2020) is United States of America, .
Which language the film The Rental (2020) is produced in?
Film The Rental (2020) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film The Rental (2020) belongs to?
Movie The Rental (2020) is categorized under Drama, Horror, Mystery genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film The Rental (2020)?
Lead actors of the film The Rental (2020) are Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand.
Who is the writer of the film The Rental (2020)?
The writer(s) of the film The Rental (2020) is/are Dave Franco, Joe Swanberg, Mike Demski.
Who is the director of the film The Rental (2020)?
The director(s) of the film The Rental (2020) is/are Dave Franco.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by The Rental (2020) movie?
Movie The Rental (2020) has 5 nominations awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of The Rental (2020) in-short?
Short plot of movie The Rental (2020): Two couples rent a vacation home for what should be a celebratory weekend get-away..
What is the full story of The Rental (2020) movie?
Full plot of movie The Rental (2020): Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light..
Where to find full details of The Rental (2020) movie?
You can find the full details of movie The Rental (2020) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10003008
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List of full Starcast and crew members of The Rental (2020)
Full Starcast:
Name: Dan Stevens
Character: Charlie
Name: Alison Brie
Character: Michelle
Name: Sheila Vand
Character: Mina
Name: Jeremy Allen White
Character: Josh
Name: Toby Huss
Character: Taylor
Name: Connie Wellman
Character: Apartment Owner
Name: Anthony Molinari
Character: Man
Name: Chase Barker
Character: Background
Name: Jovani Ridler
Character: Background
Crew Members:
Name: Joe Swanberg
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Joe Swanberg
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Joe Swanberg
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Story
Name: Dave Franco
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Dave Franco
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Dave Franco
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Dave Franco
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Story
Name: Sean Durkin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Vince Jolivette
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Saunder Jurriaans
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Christopher Storer
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Teddy Schwarzman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Danny Bensi
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Meredith Lippincott
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Christian Sprenger
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Stephen Prouty
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Effects Designer
Name: Mike Demski
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Story
Name: Shawn R. Shelton
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Special Effects Makeup Artist
Name: Ben Stillman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Kyle Reiter
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Kameron Lennox
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Anne Sellery
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Sally Levi
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Steven Weisman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager
Name: Jameson Eaton
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Department Head
Name: Tommy Love
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Michael Heimler
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Elizabeth Haggard
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
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If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com The Rental is Dave Franco’s debut as both director and screenwriter of a feature film. Making a successful horror movie was never an easy task, but I believe it’s even harder nowadays. This genre has evolved in so many ways by delving into distinct subgenres and helping new directors deliver brilliant horror stories. Of course, every year has dozens of awful horror films, and most of the “Worst Movies of the Year” lists possess more than one horror flick. However, I firmly defend horror is reaching audiences like never before, and I genuinely believe that it’s a matter of time until a Best Picture award goes to this genre. So, is The Rental one of the better ones or not so much? Well, it’s as “okay” as it can be. I find it hard to heavily criticize a film that doesn’t really give me much to actually analyze. It’s a straightforward story with barely any complexity. Four characters with clear yet generic motivations. Their relationships and how they handle each romantic bond is surprisingly the most interesting aspect of the movie. Still, besides being somewhat predictable, it seems more captivating than what it truly is because one particular screenplay element fails to deliver a compelling narrative. The main (and honestly, only) horror component of the story is no more than a hollow attempt at creating a franchise. Now, there’s nothing wrong with teasing an overarching story in the first film of a saga, but if this tease plays the entire horror role, then the only feeling Franco is getting from the audience is disappointment. Viewers might look forward to jumpscares and creepy sequences, but if the questions the movie makes are left unanswered, chances are people will dislike the ambiguity. I’d be interested in a sequel because this first film creates a really intriguing mystery that I’d love to see developed and eventually solved. However, this comes at the cost of sacrificing the latter flick since it basically uses the whole runtime to introduce the overarching character/element. The Rental follows the usual “friends in a vacation house where things are not what they seem” formula, which doesn’t really set up Franco as a horror director to follow closely. He shows a bit of skill, the uneasy atmosphere is well-established, and he lets the actors play off their dialogues without too many cuts, something I deeply enjoy. Technically, it’s quite good, to be honest. It’s a very dark movie, but I could see everything clearly, which is usually a problem in this type of horror film. The third act might be partially a letdown, but its execution holds the necessary tension and suspense. Dan Stevens and Sheila Vand deliver two great performances, showing remarkable chemistry. Alison Brie and Jeremy Allen White are also good, but the previous duo steals the spotlight. I wish it had more horror-like sequences, even though I appreciate the focus on the character’s relationships and dynamics. All in all, The Rental is a clear attempt at creating a new horror franchise, and honestly, it partially works. If “success” means getting the viewers interested in a sequel, then mission accomplished. However, sacrificing the first movie of a possible saga to just introduce its main horror element doesn’t quite work as Dave Franco might have thought. In his directorial debut, Franco focuses on the characters and their relationships, which are undoubtedly the most captivating aspects of the film, also thanks to a fantastic cast. Despite some neat technical attributes, the formulaic screenplay and its predictable developments are far from being entertaining enough to hold my attention. The dozens of unanswered questions definitely leave an open door to produce a genuinely compelling sequel, but this first installment will always feel more like a prologue than an actual movie. If you’re just looking for a simple horror flick to spend your extra time, this one won’t surprise you, but it might be a good, inoffensive Saturday night pick. Rating: C
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