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.
Directed by Jon Stevenson
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Cast
Brian Landis Folkins
David
Wil Wheaton
Andy
Amy Rutledge
Lisa
Luke Sorge
Video Rendezvous Customer
Crew
Brian Landis Folkins
Producer
Raphael Margules
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
83 reviews
Adrian LopesPRO
6.4★ · 01/03/26
Surprising movie of an incel trying to find love in the 90s. Liked the isolating tone of this and there was decent acting from actors I never really seen anywhere. Decent horror and suspense towards the end.
Surprising movie of an incel trying to find love in the 90s. Liked the isolating tone of this and there was decent acting from actors I never really seen anywhere. Decent horror and suspense towards the end.
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Coni
8.0★ · 04/14/26
This film felt way more personal bc I tried to watch it 4 different times on 4 different days and I had to start all over every single time.
*A little slow at the start but amazing concept, amazing casting and amazing execution. * POST CREDIT SCENE SCARED ME SO BAD.
This film felt way more personal bc I tried to watch it 4 different times on 4 different days and I had to start all over every single time.
*A little slow at the start but amazing concept, amazing casting and amazing execution. * POST CREDIT SCENE SCARED ME SO BAD.
Kenny
8.0★ · 03/24/26
Shut up, Wesley!
‘Go on David, show him yer tape!’ (I had to make at least one Julian and Sandy joke with this title I couldn’t resist)
Shut up, Wesley!
‘Go on David, show him yer tape!’ (I had to make at least one Julian and Sandy joke with this title I couldn’t resist)
rebecca
10.0★ · 02/16/26
i’m the type of depressed loner who’d really appreciate the rent-a-pal vhs!🥲
i’m the type of depressed loner who’d really appreciate the rent-a-pal vhs!🥲
Ghost
10.0★ · 12/21/25
So anybody know where I can find this tape asking for a friend
So anybody know where I can find this tape asking for a friend