Couple Opened New Movie Rental Store in South Philadelphia
The Little Movie Store has debuted at the corner of 10th and McKean streets with thousands of titles available.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Local Shops
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Dylan and Keri Wise have launched the Little Movie Store, a new neighborhood hub for film enthusiasts in South Philadelphia. The shop offers a wide selection of physical media for local residents.
Why it matters
The owners established the store to create a dedicated community space where neighbors can rent films and socialize with other movie fans. It brings a brick-and-mortar rental experience back to the local area.
The inventory features 17,000 titles spanning VHS tapes, DVDs, and Blu-rays. The collection also includes 70 specialized LaserDiscs.
The players
Dylan Wise
He is one of the owners of the Little Movie Store who helped establish the neighborhood rental shop.
Keri Wise
She is a co-owner of the Little Movie Store and helped launch the business in South Philadelphia.
The details
Located at the corner of 10th and McKean streets, the store requires customers to sign up for a membership to access the collection. Interested patrons can obtain these memberships through the store's website.
Timeline
The store opening was noted as of October 4, 2026.
Culture Shift
The opening of the Little Movie Store follows the resurgence of independent physical media rental shops that prioritize community-focused curation over digital-only streaming convenience. This move signals a local desire to return to physical curation and tangible neighborhood interaction.
South Philadelphia residents can now access a curated library of physical media, moving away from exclusive reliance on streaming platforms. To participate, neighbors must secure a membership online before visiting the physical storefront.
The takeaway
Supporting local media shops helps preserve physical formats that are often unavailable on major streaming services. Customers should check the website to understand membership requirements before their first visit.
Further reading
For more on community-focused retail, visit the Local Shops section.
More information
To join the library, complete the Little Movie Store membership registration.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Audacy.
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