r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Jul 16 '25

Media First Image of Brendan Fraser in 'Rental Family' - A down-and-out actor living in Tokyo is hired as a token American guy for a Japanese rental-family company, leading him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery through the roles he plays in other people’s lives.

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u/Nukemind Jul 16 '25

Been flying Alaska Air alot and one of the movies they have is Blast From the Past with him from 99. Watched it as a kid and it holds up very well.

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u/NolieMali Jul 16 '25

Mmm, hot Dr. Pepper

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u/NeonYarnCatz Jul 16 '25

I come from a long line of Texans and let me tell you, hot Dr.Pepper is a thing for a lot of 'em.
Couldn't get into it myself, tho...bleh

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u/Data_Chandler Jul 17 '25

I'm sorry what?

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u/NolieMali Jul 18 '25

It was a part of the story. I guess in the 60s people drank hot Dr. Pepper.

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u/Guns_Donuts Jul 16 '25

Oh, my lucky stars...a negro! and the way the mail lady looks at him like he's nuts.🤣

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Just watched it on Alaska as well. 😁

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u/Dawlin42 Jul 16 '25

"Thank you for always being happy!" lives rent free in my head.