Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Rent (2005)
Rent
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Photos (see all 149 | slideshow) Videos (see all 7)
Rent (2005) -- This is the film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America.
Rent (2005) -- Clip: Seasons of Love
Rent (2005) -- This is the film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America.
Rent (2005) -- This is the film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America.
Rent (2005) -- This is the film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America.

Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   20,894 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 9% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Chris Columbus
Writers (WGA):
Stephen Chbosky (screenplay)
Jonathan Larson (book)
Contact:
View company contact information for Rent on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
23 November 2005 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
Eight friends. One extraordinary year. more
Plot:
This is the film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 17 nominations more
User Comments:
uh......WOW! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language.
Runtime:
135 min | Philippines:138 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Alameda, California, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Chris Columbus's daughter, along with Jonathan Larson's nephew Matt, appear in a flashback scene where Roger plays at a club. The scene is not in the movie, but you can see them in the "seasons of love" teaser. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Before "La Vie Boheme", when the characters meet up outside, Maureen and Angel go to hug, yet when the shot is taken back from afar, Mimi appears to hug Maureen and Angel stands there with arms crossed. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Mark, Angel, Maureen, Roger, Collins, Benjamin Coffin III, Mimi: Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear. Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year? In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee. In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes - how do you measure a year in the life? How about love? How about love? How about love? Measure in love... seasons of love.
more
Movie Connections:
References It's a Wonderful Life (1946) more
Soundtrack:
Take Me or Leave Me more

FAQ

Which of the characters have HIV/AIDS?
How do you spell the character names?
What does "La Vie Boheme" mean?
more
234 out of 318 people found the following comment useful:-
uh......WOW!, 7 November 2005
9/10
Author: Joel-Steven from United States

Everything said in the first post is pretty much correct - except some minor points. I'm a MAJOR Musical Theater fan, but I've never been much of a 'Rent-head', (I find the story a bit pretentious and self aware - basically a modern version of "Hair") - yet the emotion and energy is real and infectious, fueled by an incredible and memorable score.

As I remember, though, both the songs "Halloween" and "Goodbye, Love" were NOT in the final cut I saw last night (11/6), but the interview with the cast and director was inspirational!

The best factor for me was that Director Columbus made a decision to shoot it AS A MUSICAL and not try to hide it's musical theater roots (like say, "Chicago"). Also, he cast many members of the original cast (a throwback to old movie musicals). These were brave and successful moves, and should finally knock down that door to MORE movie musicals.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Rent (2005)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
anyone else find it funny.... Sammmy02
who were your favorites? pinkpoodle764
For those who insist on complaining about this movie version... wolfinspirit
Clothing styles and years isbn9780671775384
Movie VS Live Musical On Stage sherlock-37
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Across the Universe Party Monster Parting Glances Mysterious Skin 101 Reykjavík
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.