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Rent (2005)

โ€œNo day but today.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 608 votes 2h 15m pg-13 RomanceDrama

#63 of 184 films from 2005 #640 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Chris Columbus ยท Written by Stephen Chbosky

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Overview

In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

Cast

Anthony Rappas Mark Cohen
Adam Pascalas Roger Davis
Rosario Dawsonas Mimi Marquez
Jesse L. Martinas Tom Collins
Wilson Jermaine Herediaas Angel Dumott Schunard
Idina Menzelas Maureen Johnson
Tracie Thomsas Joanne Jefferson
Taye Diggsas Benjamin Coffin III
Julia Rothas Rent Tenant
Porscha Radcliffeas Rent Tenant
Stephen Payneas Homeless Squeegee Man
Darryl Chanas Thug
Ken Clarkas Thug
R.C. Ormondas Thug

Facts

Release dateNovember 17, 2005
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) โ€” longer as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$31,670,620 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0294870

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Questions

How long is Rent?
Rent runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is Rent worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 608 votes, which places it #63 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 66%) and #640 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Rent?
Rent was directed by Chris Columbus. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Home Alone (1990).
Who stars in Rent?
Anthony Rapp as Mark Cohen; Adam Pascal as Roger Davis; Rosario Dawson as Mimi Marquez; Jesse L. Martin as Tom Collins; Wilson Jermaine Heredia as Angel Dumott Schunard; Idina Menzel as Maureen Johnson.
What is Rent rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rent?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1596.

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