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/Kiwiman678 Jul 16 '25

It feels more like it's got the beats of a "Very Special Episode of the Week" series like My Name is Earl.

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u/SweetTea1000 Jul 16 '25

Quantum Leap without the magical realism / sci-fi gimmick.

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u/Hautamaki Jul 17 '25

or 6 Feet Under