@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Set in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.
Quick Stats
7.9
TMDB Rating
86
Votes
2h 45m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorMichael John Warren
WriterJonathan Larson
CinematographyDeclan Quinn
ComposerSteve Sich
EditorEdward Bishop
Produced by
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Will Chase
Roger Davis
Adam Kantor
Mark Cohen
Michael McElroy
Tom Collins
Rodney Hicks
Benjamin Coffin III
Tracie Thoms
Joanne Jefferson
Justin Johnston
Angel Schunard
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Mimi Marquez
Eden Espinosa
Maureen Johnson
Marcus Paul James
Christmas Caroler / Mr. Jefferson / Pastor / Ensemble
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Gwen Stewart
Mrs. Jefferson / Woman with Bags / Ensemble
Jay Wilkison
Gordon / The Man / Mr. Grey / Ensemble
Telly Leung
Steve / Man with Squeegee / Waiter / Ensemble
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Shaun Earl
Paul / Cop / Ensemble
A
Andrea Goss
Alexi Darling / Roger's Mom / Ensemble
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Tracy McDowell
Mark's Mom / Ensemble
