Rent-A-Friend
1987, English. Directed by Ben Hollis.
He talks to you. He listens to you. He drinks with you. He even lends you money.
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, along comes Rent-A-Friend. Released in 1987, this video was intended for lonely people with VCRs. Pop in the tape and, voila, your new friend, Sam, is in your living room.
- Runtime
- 0h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Hollis
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How long is Rent-A-Friend?
Rent-A-Friend runs 43 minutes (0h 43m).
Does Rent-A-Friend have a post-credits scene?
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Rent-A-Friend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Rent-A-Friend on?
Rent-A-Friend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1987. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rent-A-Friend?
If you liked Rent-A-Friend, try Trainwreck: The Real Project X, A Toxic Love Story, Directed by John Ford.
Who directed Rent-A-Friend?
Rent-A-Friend (1987) was directed by Ben Hollis and stars Ben Hollis.