
Rent is streaming on Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Starz Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Release date
- 2005-11-17
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $31,670,620
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- 1492 Pictures
Rent β trailer
About Rent
Rent is a 2005 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Chris Columbus, starring Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal and Rosario Dawson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 597 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rent in Canada β across streaming, rental and purchase options β along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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 Rapp
Mark Cohen

Adam Pascal
Roger Davis

Rosario Dawson
Mimi Marquez

Jesse L. Martin
Tom Collins

Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Angel Dumott Schunard

Idina Menzel
Maureen Johnson

Tracie Thoms
Joanne Jefferson

Taye Diggs
Benjamin Coffin III

Julia Roth
Rent Tenant

Porscha Radcliffe
Rent Tenant

Stephen Payne
Homeless Squeegee Man

Darryl Chan
Thug
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Rent in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Rent on Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Starz Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Rent on Netflix?+
Rent is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel and Starz Amazon Channel.
How long is Rent?+
Rent has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who stars in Rent?+
Rent stars Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Jesse L. Martin and Wilson Jermaine Heredia.
When did Rent come out?+
Rent is a 2005 movie directed by Chris Columbus.
What genre is Rent?+
Rent is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Rent?+
Rent was directed by Chris Columbus.
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