

Rent
“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.
Where to watch Rent in United States
Can I watch Rent in United States? Yes — you can stream Rent in United States on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Rent there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is Rent streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
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. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
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
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 Robert De Niro and Allan S. Gordon.
Is Rent worth watching?
Rent holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 602 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
In United States, you can stream Rent on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Rent

Anthony Rapp
Mark Cohen

Adam Pascal
Roger Davis

Rosario Dawson
Mimi Marquez

Jesse L. Martin
Tom Collins

Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Angel Dumott Schunard

Idina Menzel
Maureen Johnson

Tracie Thoms
Joanne Jefferson

Taye Diggs
Benjamin Coffin III

Julia Roth
Rent Tenant

Porscha Radcliffe
Rent Tenant

Stephen Payne
Homeless Squeegee Man

Darryl Chan
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Rent — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rent in United States?
Rent is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Rent on Kanopy?
Yes — Rent is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸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 602 ratings.











