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Rental Family Hits PVOD as Searchlight Previews Home Release With Deleted Scene

Reviews emphasize Brendan Fraser's emotive lead performance.

Overview

  • The film became available to rent or buy on major digital platforms on January 13, 2026, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
  • Physical editions in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD are scheduled for February 17, 2026, and preorders are now open.
  • Searchlight provided Newsweek an exclusive deleted scene titled “Aiko’s First Client” to promote the home rollout.
  • Bonus materials feature a behind-the-scenes featurette and multiple deleted or extended scenes, with availability that may vary by retailer and format.
  • Critics at The Independent and Empire commend Fraser’s presence but describe the film as sentimental and less probing of the rental-family industry’s complexities.