---
title: "Family for Rent"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/family-for-rent-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 342281
imdb_id: "tt3811986"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 437
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Family for Rent (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/family-for-rent-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Family for Rent is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by BeTV, Pan Européenne Production, Versus Production. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lonely rich man rents an energetic mother and her children to cure his boredom."

### Why Watch
- explore a unique contractual family setup
- features a comedy and romance genre blend

### Caveats & Content Note
- the premise involves high financial stakes and potential eviction
- characters start from a place of emotional isolation
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of financial debt, eviction threats, and child custody concerns.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, quirky, heartwarming

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Pierre Améris
- **Networks / Studios**: BeTV, Pan Européenne Production, Versus Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Benoît Poelvoorde** as *Paul-André*
- **Virginie Efira** as *Violette Mandini*
- **François Morel** as *Léon*
- **Édith Scob** as *Madame Delalande*
- **Philippe Rebbot** as *Rémi*
- **Pauline Serieys** as *Lucie*
- **Calixte Broisin-Doutaz** as *Auguste*
- **Nancy Tate** as *Sandra*
- **Taïra** as *Gisèle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Family for Rent released?
The film was released on 08/19/2015 in France.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main male character?
The main male character is Paul-André, a timid, introverted, and wealthy forty-year-old man.

### Q: Who is the main female character?
The main female character is Violette, an energetic forty-year-old woman facing eviction and potential loss of custody of her two children.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under the comedy and romance genres.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Family for Rent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/342281)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*