Rental Family

What’s it about?

A struggling American actor living in Tokyo takes up a gig for a rental-family company, playing stand-in roles for strangers.

The facts

• Directed by Hikari
• Starring Brendan Fraser (The Whale), Mari Yamamoto (Pachinko), and Akira Emoto (Dr Akagi)
• English language, and Japanese language with English subtitles
• Runtime: 110 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Offensive language

There is infrequent offensive language, used only when characters are surprised or under pressure. For example, a character whispers “F*ck” under their breath when they get a fright. Another is shown in the subtitles to call someone a “piece of sh*t”.

Content that may offend

Two characters are shown lying in coffins. One is presented as dead, but looks like they are sleeping. The other gives a jump scare to characters on-screen (and potential audiences) when they sit up unexpectedly.

A character is slapped once across the face, but this is not graphic. They are shown with a bruised cheek after this.

Sexual references

One character is shown shirtless in bed with another who is implied to be a sex worker. The sex worker is portrayed without judgment. No sexual activity beyond a friendly kiss is shown on screen.

When content stays with you

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?