Rent Control 2003
“All's fair in love and rent.”
What is Rent Control?
Topic: Film "Rent Control" (2003). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 22, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hartbreak Films, Shankly Productions, Capital Arts Entertainment
- Genres
- Romance, Comedy, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 13 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hartbreak Films, Shankly Productions, Capital Arts Entertainment
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Topic: Film "Rent Control" (2003).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Rent Control (also known as Aunt Agatha's Apartment).
Year: 2003 (TV Movie).
Release/Premiere: Premiered on ABC Family in 2005 (US release 09/09/2005).
Filmed: April 2001.
Genres: Romance, Comedy, TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Director: David Eric Brenner.
Cast: Melissa Joan Hart, Ryan Browning, Carmen Electra, Andrew Kavovit.
Plot: A young Iowan couple moves into Aunt Agatha's rent-controlled apartment in Manhattan while looking for jobs and an apartment. When Agatha dies six weeks later, they decide to keep her death a secret so they can stay in the cheap apartment. The characters are aspiring actors in New York.
Draft 1: Rent Control is a television film categorized as a romance and comedy
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“A gripping exploration of romance and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Rent Control worth watching?
Rent Control holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Rent Control and when was it released?
Rent Control is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.
Who directed Rent Control?
Rent Control was directed by David Eric Brenner.
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