Rent-a-Kid
G

Rent-a-Kid

1995 • 85 min • Comedy · Family · TV Movie

Synopsis

Harry Habert, owner of a rental company, has an original idea—to rent baby's from a nearby orphanage to local families. He rents the Ward siblings, 2 boys and a girl, to his first customers.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
56
Movie Knight Score
79 reviews
  • 56 Audience · 79 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

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

What it 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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Top billed cast

Director: Fred Gerber • Crew: Paul Bernbaum

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Details

TMDB audience
5.6/10 (79)
Age rating
G
Status
Released

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