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Rent

2005·Movie·PG-13·135 min·★ 6.8(613)

“No day but today.”

In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

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Where to watch Rent in India

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Where is Rent streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesKanopy, YouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaHooplaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanySony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Rakuten TV
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Brazil—Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
South KoreaWatchawavve

About Rent

Rent is a 2005 English-language drama and romance film directed by Chris Columbus. The cast is led by Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 600 ratings.

Rent was produced by 1492 Pictures, Revolution Studios, and Tribeca Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.

Director
Chris Columbus
Writers
Stephen Chbosky
Release date
November 17, 2005
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$32 million
Production
1492 Pictures, Revolution Studios, Tribeca Productions
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Rent cast & crew

Rent was directed by Chris Columbus and written by Stephen Chbosky.

The cast features Anthony Rapp as Mark Cohen, Adam Pascal as Roger Davis, Rosario Dawson as Mimi Marquez, Jesse L. Martin as Tom Collins, Wilson Jermaine Heredia as Angel Dumott Schunard, and Idina Menzel as Maureen Johnson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jonathan Larson, cinematography is by Stephen Goldblatt, and it was produced by Michael Barnathan and Chris Columbus.

Is Rent worth watching?

Rent holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 613 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Rent is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rent

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Cast of Rent

Anthony Rapp

Anthony Rapp

Mark Cohen

Adam Pascal

Adam Pascal

Roger Davis

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Mimi Marquez

Jesse L. Martin

Jesse L. Martin

Tom Collins

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Angel Dumott Schunard

Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel

Maureen Johnson

Tracie Thoms

Tracie Thoms

Joanne Jefferson

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Benjamin Coffin III

Julia Roth

Julia Roth

Rent Tenant

Porscha Radcliffe

Porscha Radcliffe

Rent Tenant

Stephen Payne

Stephen Payne

Homeless Squeegee Man

Darryl Chan

Darryl Chan

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Rent — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Rent in India?

Rent is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Rent in the US?

In the US, Rent is streaming on Kanopy and YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Rent in the UK?

Rent isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

▸What language is Rent in?

Rent is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Rent?

Rent runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

▸What is Rent rated?

Rent is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 613 ratings.

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