Rent-a-Kid
All ages

Rent-a-Kid

Best from age 6 · G · 1995 · 85 min

Rent-a-Kid

Harry Habert, a rental company owner, decides to rent children from an orphanage to families. His first customers take in the three Ward siblings, leading to unexpected adventures and heartwarming moments. It's a comedic family story about belonging and understanding.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Children are treated as commodities
  • Initial difficulties in adjusting to new environments

Models well

  • Family bonds
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Finding a place to belong

Talk about it after

  • What makes a family?
  • The importance of open communication
  • Helping others feel welcome
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