Theater & Dance
03 Nov 20-21, 2026 (CFS) Subscriber "Rental Family"
The Smith Theatre
- When
- No date ahead
- Where
- The Smith Theatre10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Smith Theatre // Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center · Columbia, MD · 21044
About this event
Columbia Film Society Presents
Venue: Smith Theatre
Horowitz Center Presents
Columbia Film Society at the Horowitz Center
The 2026-2027 Season Two, featuring a 10-movie subscription package, begins August 5th, 2026. To purchase a subscription, go to Packages, do not buy an individual movie.
Tickets for individual movies are available this season for $5.
Showings on Fridays at 5pm and 8pm
New this season: Saturdays at 2pm and 5pm
Horowitz Center Venue: Smith Theatre
Movie 3: Rental Family
November 20-21
Fri 5pm and 8pm, Sat 2pm and 5pm
Need a father? A daughter? A husband for the afternoon? In Japan, there's a business for that. This gentle and thought-provoking drama explores the families we inherit, the families we create, and the roles we play for one another.
Directed by Hikari, this heartfelt drama follows an American man who finds unexpected purpose workingfor a Japanese company that rents stand-in family members for weddings, funerals, and everyday life. Balancing humor and emotion, the film explores loneliness, belonging, and the surprising connections that emerge between strangers.
In English and Japanese with English subtitles.
Runtime: 109 min
Follow-Up Event: Talking Pictures Discussion at the Central Branch of Howard County Library at 2 pm on November 24th.
If you are an HCC Student, HCC Alumni Member, or utilizing your Subscriber Guest Pass, please contact the box office directly for your complimentary ticket.
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PHONE : 443-518-1500 EXT 0
EMAIL : boxoffice@howardcc.edu
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