Rental Family out on OTT: Here’s where to watch Brendan Fraser’s heartfelt dramedy online
Rental Family out on OTT: Directed by Japanese filmmaker Hikari, Rental Family is among the big digital releases this week and is expected to keep you hooked with Brendan Fraser’s charm.
Last Updated: 03.51 PM, Feb 20, 2026
Brendan Fraser's Rental Family has finally landed on OTT India, and fans are excited to watch the critically acclaimed comedy-drama from the comfort of their homes. The story centers on an actor who fills in the emotional voids in the lives of his clients. The movie garnered lots of praise for its solid narrative and Brendan Fraser's magical cinematic charm. Directed by Japanese filmmaker Hikari, Rental Family is among the big digital releases this week and is expected to keep you hooked.
Where to watch Rental Family online?
From the brilliant mind of Hikari (Beef and 37 Seconds) comes Rental Family. After making a successful theatrical run in November 2025 and premiering at several film festivals, Rental Family has finally found its digital home on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium). On Friday (February 20), JioHotstar welcomed Rental Family to its diverse content. Announcing Rental Family’s arrival, the streaming giant shared, “Sometimes the people who show up for you aren’t the ones you were born with. Rental Family, now streaming on JioHotstar.”
What is the story of Rental Family?
Rental Family is a heartfelt and emotionally charged comedy-drama film that follows the concept of Japan’s ‘rental family’ or stand-in professional services, where actors are hired by agencies to cater to the emotional and social needs of their clients. The actors sometimes take the role of a parent, brother, sister, friend, or even boyfriend or partner to cope with loneliness or other social needs.
Who plays the lead in Rental Family?
Co-written by Stephen Blahut with Hikari, Rental Family is a delightful mix of emotions, humour and family relationships that keeps you intrigued. Enjoy Rental Family and more critically acclaimed films and series on OTTplay Premium.
Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser plays an American struggling actor named Phillip Vanderploeg living in Japan’s Tokyo. His life takes a turn when he gets a work opportunity after a rental family agency contacts him to collaborate with them and use his actor skills to fill in the emotional gaps of different people. Takehiro Hira (Shōgun) appears in the role of Shinji, an agency owner.
In the trailer, we see Philip’s struggle to fit in with different roles as a partner, father, and others as per the demands of the clients. Misato Morita, Shannon Mahina Gorman, and Shino Shinozaki also appear in pivotal roles.
Rental Family FAQs:
Q. Is Rental family available to watch in India?
A. Yes, Rental Family is streaming on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium) and is available to watch in English in India.
Q. Who plays the lead in Rental Family?
A. Rental Family is headlined by Brendan Fraser, who plays an struggling actor, who joins athe eponymous agency.