Movie: Rental Family

Set in modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection. This PG-13 comedy/drama was released in 2025 and is partly in English and partly in Japanese, with English subtitles throughout.

Film screenings are made possible by the Friends of New Providence Memorial Library and are free. Everyone is welcome.