SimilarScreen
RENT

RENT

20208.02h 15m

Overview

Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème, Rent features book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre brings a new live production of Rent directly to your home with this streamed performance filmed during the live run.

Directed by Luke Sheppard
Written by Jonathan Larson, Billy Aronson
0

Top Cast

Blake Patrick Anderson

Blake Patrick Anderson

Mark

Tom Francis

Tom Francis

Roger

Millie O'Connell

Millie O'Connell

Maureen

Ahmed Hamad

Ahmed Hamad

Benny

D

Dom Hartley-Harris

Collins

Maiya Quansah-Breed

Maiya Quansah-Breed

Mimi

A

Alex Thomas-Smith

Angel

J

Jocasta Almgill

Joanne

I

Isaac Hesketh

Featured Ensemble

A

Allie Daniel

Featured Ensemble

Themes & Keywords

filmed theater

About RENT

RENT is a music, drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of filmed theater. Directed by Luke Sheppard, it stars Blake Patrick Anderson, Tom Francis, Millie O'Connell. Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème, Rent features book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre brings a new live production of Rent directly to your home with this streamed performance filmed during the live run.

Movies Similar to RENT

Discover titles like RENT — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to RENT

If you enjoyed RENT, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of RENT.

Rent
55% Match

Rent(2019)

Movie6.7/10

The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent.

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
54% Match

A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorises the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protégée whom he trains and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Newsies
50% Match

Newsies(2017)

Movie8.0/10

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.

National Theatre Live: Coriolanus
50% Match

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people.

Kinky Boots: The Musical
50% Match

Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen!

Hamilton
48% Match

Hamilton(2025)

Movie7.6/10

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie
47% Match

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. From working class origins, she has reached the top of her game. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

Cats
47% Match

Cats(1998)

Movie7.3/10

"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.

Company
47% Match

Company(2011)

Movie6.9/10

Set in modern upper-crust Manhattan, an exploration of love and commitment as seen through the eyes of a charming perpetual bachelor questioning his single state and his enthusiastically married, slightly envious friends.

Shrek the Musical
42% Match

Put out of his swamp solitude by a wicked tyrant's order, grumpy ogre Shrek goes on a journey – accompanied by a chatterbox donkey – to retrieve a beautiful princess from a tower, unaware that she has secrets all her own.

Coda
11% Match

Coda(2020)

Movie6.0/10

A famous pianist at the twilight of his career meets a free-spirited music critic who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorates.

Teen Spirit
10% Match

A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.

Jersey Boys
10% Match

A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.