He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you.
Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother. While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy, the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.
Rent-A-Pal (2020) is a horror and thriller film directed by Jon Stevenson, released on October 10, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Brian Landis Folkins, Wil Wheaton, Kathleen Brady and Amy Rutledge. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 136 ratings.
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Brian Landis Folkins
as David
Wil Wheaton
as Andy
Kathleen Brady
as Lucille
Amy Rutledge
as Lisa
Adrian Egolf
as Diane
Olivia Hendrick
as Susan
Karin Carr
as Carla
Sara Woodyard
as Mary
Josh Staab
as Camera Guy
Luke Sorge
as Video Rendezvous Customer
Brandon Fryman
as Skate Land Employee
Directed by Jon Stevenson, written by Jon Stevenson, produced by Jimmy Weber, Robert B. Martin Jr. and Brian Landis Folkins.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 136 ratings.
Rent A Pal is a psychological thriller that explores the dark effects of loneliness through David’s unsettling bond with a videotaped “friend.” The film cleverly blurs the line between reality and delusion, keeping viewers intrigued and uneasy as David’s mental state deteriorates. Strong performances and a chilling, well-executed ending make this a memorable and haunting watch. Read the full review here:…
Reviewed on September 22, 2025
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Rent-A-Pal (2020) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Rent-A-Pal (2020) includes Brian Landis Folkins, Wil Wheaton, Kathleen Brady, Amy Rutledge and Adrian Egolf. The film was directed by Jon Stevenson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Rent-A-Pal was released on October 10, 2020 and runs for 1h 48m.
Rent-A-Pal (2020) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 136 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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