Rent-a-pal [DVD]/ IFC Midnight presents ; a Pretty People Pictures production ; producers, Annie Elizabeth Baker, Jimmy Weber, Jon Stevenson, Brian Landis Folkins, Brandon Fryman, Robert B. Martin, Jr. ; written, directed and edited by Jon Stevenson.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2020. Wide screen (2.40:1). Special features: The making of; "Hi, I'm Andy" featurette; "Meet your matches!" featurette. Brian Landis Folkins, Kathleen Brady, Amy Rutledge, Wil Wheaton.
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.
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