Movie: Rent (2005)

• Director: Chris Columbus
• Release Date: 23 November 2005 (USA)
• Run Time: 135 min | Philippines:138 min
• Country: USA
• Genre: Drama , Musical , Romance  
• MPAA: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong language.

Tagline: Eight friends. One extraordinary year.  

Trivia: The metal arch sculpture on Maureen’s performance space during “Over the Moon” is an homage to the Broadway show. On the stage of the show, a similar metal sculpture is used throughout different scenes as a Christmas tree, a church steeple, and other various scenery pieces. 

Goofs: Continuity: Having a setting in 1989. As Mark, Maureen, and Joanne leave the office of Alexi Darling; current model Crown Victorias and vehicles are seen in the street. 

“This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern day East Village New York. The story centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and modern day life in one truly powerful story. Written by Alex W”