1 year ago
Brendan Fraser Comedy 'Rental Family' to Premiere at LFF
Imagine a movie where Brendan Fraser plays an actor in Tokyo who isn't sure what to do with his life.
He stumbles upon a strange job: pretending to be part of a Japanese family for strangers.
This job is for a 'rental family' agency, and he acts as different people for clients.
As he does this, he starts connecting with people and finding meaning in his work.
This film is called 'Rental Family,' and it's going to be shown at the London Film Festival.
The director of the movie is Hikari, who is famous for making 'Beef.'
The film will be released in the UK in 2026.
Brendan Fraser's comedy 'Rental Family' will be the American Express Gala screening at the London Film Festival.
The film is directed by Hikari, known for 'Beef' and '37 Seconds'.
The screening will take place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on October 16th.
The movie's plot centers on an American actor who joins a 'rental family' agency in Tokyo.
Searchlight will release 'Rental Family' in UK cinemas in January 2026.
- Who
- Brendan Fraser and director Hikari are associated with the film.
- What
- Brendan Fraser's comedy 'Rental Family' will be screened at the London Film Festival.
- Where
- The screening is at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
- When
- The screening is on Thursday, October 16th.
- Why
- The film will be screened as part of the BFI London Film Festival, as an American Express Gala.
Key facts
- Film Title
- Rental Family
- Director
- Hikari
- Starring
- Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, Akira Emoto
- Screening Venue
- Royal Festival Hall
- Screening Date
- October 16th
- UK Release Date
- January 2026
Quotes
Kristy Matheson
BFI London Film Festival Director
“Following the acclaimed 37 Seconds and the subversive, roller coaster ride of Beef, we are excited to bring writer-director Hikari’s latest comedy-drama Rental Family to the BFI London Film Festival as our American Express Gala.”
deadline.com
“Brendan Fraser is set to steal movie fans’ hearts once more with his stunning central performance in a film that explores the complexity of human relations with huge generosity and wit.”
deadline.com
