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Rent-a-pal, IFC Midnight presents ; a Pretty People Pictures production ; producers, Annie Elizabeth Baker, Jimmy Weber, Jon Stevenson ; written, directed, and edited by Jon Stevenson

Label
Rent-a-pal, IFC Midnight presents ; a Pretty People Pictures production ; producers, Annie Elizabeth Baker, Jimmy Weber, Jon Stevenson ; written, directed, and edited by Jon Stevenson
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated
Main title
Rent-a-pal
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
IFC Midnight presents ; a Pretty People Pictures production ; producers, Annie Elizabeth Baker, Jimmy Weber, Jon Stevenson ; written, directed, and edited by Jon Stevenson
Runtime
108
Summary
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
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Rent a pal
Classification
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