RENT (2005) – Alternate Ending

Check out the alternate ending to the movie adaptation of the award-winning Broadway musical, Rent (2005).

Set in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic. RENT is based on Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical, one of the longest-running shows on Broadway. The raw and riveting musical stars Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, and Tracie Thoms and is directed by Chris Columbus.

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[brittanystack]

I agree with some of those that are saying the ending that was left in the film fits better with the movie. The stage ending is beautiful and heart breaking but considering this wasn't an actual stage production and a cinematic film, the way Angel is captured at the end of the original ending is still beautifully heartbreaking as she was the last person we see before credits start rolling. Not to discredit this ending. Both are beautiful.

[lordalessan]

I love how Benny is included in both endings. He made his choices and detached from the group, but he was still very much a part of them.

[DizzyedUpGirl]

I completely break when I see Angel come on screen. Every time.

[karenb]

Both endings are beautiful. I still get teary eyed as we see Angel as the final person, the one who tied them all close.

However the empty spotlight, symbolizing loss among friends. However she comes back to her spotlight showcasing even though she's gone, she's still part of them. It also ties in at the beginning of the stage, when we hear Tom really give alot of emotion to his lyric "or the way that she died". I love both endings but this gives alot more emotion, even if it's just because of one empty spotlight and a small reappearance among her friends. Beautiful movie/play overall. One of my personal favorites

[SamuraiPanda]

It's a pretty uneven movie, all told. But this would have really made it stick the landing. It's beautifully acted. I still get chills and cry, seeing that empty spotlight... and then when Angel walks out. It's exceptional.

[phoenybean]

not me horrendously sobbing uncontrollably into the grilled cheese i stuffed my face with because i’ve never seen this until right now

[JohnSmith-xxse]

An even better alternative ending: angel is there on stage at the beginning and walks off before the end of the song with everyone smiling and Collins grabbing his hand the same way.

[WenbruReviews]

I saw the live performance 6 times, from opening in NYC, to San Francisco x3 and outside London. EACH performance was its’ own, and I loved the actors in this SO much. I don’t watch movies. And I had NO idea Jessie could SING😍 And Dawson(?)
Amazing. I still wear the Original Grey w/ black RENT, close to 30 years later, still answer questions, or share stories. You all are amazing- not sure what this is for, but it works. This is NOT just a show- it’s life. I tell people it’s NOT about being gay or HIV+ it’s about being alive. So, from a rural grandmother, celebrating 40+ years of marriage this month, thank you for making even my husband enjoy your great interpretation of Steven’s work🌹

[alejandrosantana]

I love this ending!! It's the perfect part to end, with angel there !!! It's a symbolism about no matter what happens, this group be complete on love and spirit.

[Heyjay]

I’m so glad now with YouTube and with extras on DVDs we get to see these alternate endings just watched TickTock boom and now watching this tears of sadness and joy at the same time

[ColinsTravels]

I’m not gonna lie, I think this ending, which was taken straight from the theater production, works better in the theater version and not here. The version that ended up in the movie was actually more poignant for that purpose.

[juniper]

I cried once Angel came 😭😭 omg everytime I see this scene

[karasmith]

Why is this ending so much more tender and emotional 😭😭😭

[jayparry]

In my view this endingt does tie in with the beginning of the film. But to make it work better Angel does return and stand in place to finish the song but then at the end Angel should have disappeared/vanished like the others with AIDS did in the song Without You ...Or the cast begins to vanish once Angel returns leaving only Angel left at the end...

[livvader]

not me having never seen this ending and sobbing as soon as i see angel

[IrenaTopalovic]

2024 and still one of the best song ever. Life changer. Thank you Jonathan Larson.

[dakotabrandt]

I'm crying so hard right now I have loved this movie since I was little and fining new bits and pieces of information about this movie makes me so happy

[graciehadlich]

I’m grateful it ended the way it did. I feel like this alternate ending only would’ve worked in a theatre setting. Although I love the full circle moment of them coming back where they started with Angel popping in with them 🥺

[theRevWontBeOnTv]

I wished they would have used this one. It perfect. And a great nod to the play and theater itself

[diamondk]

I literally gasped when I saw Angel's empty spotlight.