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The Room Next Door

2024·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
71
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
Emotional ReunionFemale FriendshipCharacter-Driven DramaIntimate StorytellingComplex RelationshipsThought-Provoking ThemesAutofictionWar ReportingBittersweet Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Room Next Door legally?

The Room Next Door is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Room Next Door worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Room Next Door rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Room Next Door?

1 h 46 min

The Room Next Door runs 1 h 46 min.

Is The Room Next Door based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Room Next Door?

Critics75
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Room Next Door higher (75) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Room Next Door a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$22 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Room Next Door in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Room Next Door?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Room Next Door in 96 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.