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  • Rent (2005)
  • Opened November 23, 2005 | Runtime:2 hr. 15 min.
  • PG-13
    mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 14+. Read More
  • A group of bohemians living in New York's East Village struggle to pay the rent. The residents try to find love and acceptance against the backdrop of poverty, illness and AIDS. Based on Puccini's classic opera La Boheme, and the award-winning Read More
  • Cast: Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Jesse L. Martin, Wilson Jermaine Heredia
  • Director: Chris Columbus
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music/Performing Arts, Romance

Rent (2005) Recent Fan Reviews

  • Go

    If you can't see it on Broadway this is a great substitute.

    by spuffy57

    While I was upset that some of my favorite songs such as Contact and Christmas Bells were cut this is a fantastic adaptation of the most amazing show I've ever seen on Broadway. The story is heart-warming and eye opening!

  • Must Go!

    NO DAY BUT TODAY!

    by Rio

    THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER!

  • I'll Pass

    THIS IS A TEST

    by vbandhak123

    ***THIS IS A TEST THIS IS ONLY A TEST***

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Rent (2005) Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    The Hollywood Reporter | Kirk Honeycutt

    One of the best film musicals in years -- exuberant, sexy and life affirming in...

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    The movie is literally a series of showstoppers, unified by the impulse to turn...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe Stein

    Columbus' schizoid approach works more often than not.

  • 70
    The New York Times | Dana Stevens

    Often dramatically jumbled and musically muddled - but every time the film...

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