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Rental Family review – Brendan Fraser’s treacly Japan film doesn’t want to ask difficult questions

3/5 The Oscar-winning star of ‘The Whale’ offers up his emotive blue eyes rimmed with tears, but they can only carry this empathetic tale so far

The Independent UK · Jan 15

The Rental Family Ending Is Going To Stick With Me For A Long Time, And I Had To Ask Brendan Fraser And Co. About It

What a powerful moment!

Cinemablend · Nov 22, 2025

Family Rental at LFF review: Brendan Fraser radiates charm as a rent-a-dad in Japan

3/5 Hikari’s gentle tale of unlikely connection raises fascinating topics but shies away from going deeper

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025