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What is Rent about? 
Rent is a musical drama film that tells the story of a group of bohemians living in New York's East Village in the late 1980s. The film centers around Mark, a filmmaker, and his roommate Roger, who is struggling to find inspiration for his music after the death of his girlfriend. The two friends are joined by a cast of colorful characters, including Mimi, a stripper and drug addict who is HIV positive, Collins, a street drummer who is also HIV positive, and Angel, a drag queen who is dying of AIDS. As the story progresses, the group faces numerous challenges, including poverty, drug addiction, and the AIDS epidemic. Despite these obstacles, they continue to pursue their art and express themselves through music. Along the way, they experience love, loss, and personal growth, and their relationships with each other evolve and change. The film features a powerful and emotional soundtrack, with songs that reflect the struggles and triumphs of the characters. Rent is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, tackling difficult themes such as life, death , love and the pursuit of artistic expression in the face of adversity.
Where can I stream Rent? 
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What movies are similar to Rent? 
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Rent include No Reservations, The Time Traveler's Wife, Atonement, The Ultimate Gift, In the Mood for Love, Mr. Nobody.
When was Rent released in theaters? 
Rent was released in theaters on November 23, 2005.