The Rental
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Overview
Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.
Director / Creator
Dave Franco
Writers
Dave Franco, Joe Swanberg, Mike Demski
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About The Rental (2020)
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Overview
The Rental (2020) is a Drama, Horror, and Mystery film from United States. the film was directed by Dave Franco from a screenplay by Dave Franco and Joe Swanberg. It runs 1 hour and 28 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.
Cast and crew
The film stars Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, and Sheila Vand in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Dave Franco, Joe Swanberg, and Mike Demski, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Rental holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 42,563 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 73%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 62/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 5 nominations total. These numbers place The Rental within the broader landscape of Drama and Horror cinema from 2020, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Rental is currently available to stream with a subscription on Hulu, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, or AMC+. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Kanopy. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Rental is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama or Horror films, The Rental offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2020 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Dan Stevens and Alison Brie are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Rental on your watchlist for later.
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