Rent-A-Pal

1h 48m · 2020 · Directed by Jon Stevenson · 3.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

Rent-A-Pal (2020) runs 1h 48m, directed by Jon Stevenson. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Horror, Thriller

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.