Friday, February 20, 2026

Tag: Takehiro Hira

Rental Family (2025)

Title: Rental Family
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Hikari
Written by: Hikari and Stephen Blahut
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, and Akira Emoto
Release Date: 11/21/2025
Running Time: 103 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Set against modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank and Bill for this submission

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Tornado (2025)

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Title: Tornado
Rating: R
Directed by: John Maclean
Written by: John Maclean and Kate Leys
Starring: Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira, and Kōki
Release Date: 6/13/2025
Running Time: 90 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Set in the rugged landscape of 1790’s Britain, Tornado (Kōki,) finds herself caught in a perilous situation when she and her father’s travelling puppet show crosses paths with a ruthless criminal gang led by Sugarman (Roth) and his ambitious son Little Sugar (Lowden). In an attempt to create a new life, Tornado seizes the opportunity to steal the gold from the gang’s most recent heist; what follows is a thrilling tale of adrenaline-fueled action as Tornado fights to escape a violent demise…


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank and Tony for this submission

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Rumours (2024)

Title: Rumours
Rating: R
Directed by: Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson, and Guy Maddin
Written by: Evan Johnson
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, Roy Dupuis, Charles Dance, Takehiro Hira, Denis Ménochet, Zlatko Burić, and Rolando Ravello
Release Date: 10/18/2024
Running Time: 103 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The leaders of seven wealthy democracies get lost in the woods while drafting a statement on a global crisis, facing danger as they attempt to find their way out.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Alisa and Laurence for this submission