Rent-a-Cat(2012)
レンタネコ
I don't want to stay lonely.
Rent-a-Cat Synopsis
A young woman who rents out cats to lonely old folks finds her life turned upside down when a young man from her past shows back up in her life.
Rent-a-Cat (2012) is a comedy and drama film directed by Naoko Ogigami, released on May 12, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Mikako Ichikawa, Reiko Kusamura, Ken Mitsuishi and Maho Yamada. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Naoko Ogigami
- Writers:
- Naoko Ogigami
- Cinematographer:
- Kazutaka Abe
- Production:
- Suurkiitos, Paradise Cafe, VAP, Yahoo! Japan, BS Nippon Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Rent-a-Cat (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rent-a-Cat before you stream it.
Rent-a-Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mikako Ichikawa
as Sayoko
Reiko Kusamura
as Toshiko Yoshioka
Ken Mitsuishi
as Goro Yoshida
Maho Yamada
as Megumi Yoshikawa
Kei Tanaka
as Shigaru Yoshizawa
Katsuya Kobayashi
as Sayoko's Neighbour
Key crew
Directed by Naoko Ogigami, written by Naoko Ogigami.
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Rent-a-Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 53 ratings.
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Rent-a-Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rent-a-Cat online?
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Rent-a-Cat (2012) is available to stream on Hulu and U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rent-a-Cat?
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The main cast of Rent-a-Cat (2012) includes Mikako Ichikawa, Reiko Kusamura, Ken Mitsuishi, Maho Yamada and Kei Tanaka. The film was directed by Naoko Ogigami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rent-a-Cat released?
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Rent-a-Cat was released on May 12, 2012 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Rent-a-Cat worth watching?
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Rent-a-Cat (2012) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rent-a-Cat?
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Yes. The official Rent-a-Cat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.