Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


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.
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“He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you.”

Rent-A-Pal - Official Trailer | HD | IFC Midnight
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