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The Roommate

2011·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13
IMDb4.8Metacritic234.1Rotten Tomatoes3%27%

Where to watch

fuboTVTubi TVSony Pictures Core

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age6
  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?

When Sara, a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.
Psychological ThrillerObsessionCollege SettingIntenseTensionContemporaryViolenceComing-of-Age

Crew

Directed by:
Christian E. Christiansen, Lance Gilbert, Mark Anthony Little
Written by:
Sonny Mallhi
Produced by:
Roy Lee, Doug Davison, Sonny Mallhi
Composed by:
Anthony J. Ciccolini III, John Frizzell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Roommate

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Where can I stream The Roommate legally?

fuboTVTubi TVSony Pictures Core

The Roommate is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Roommate worth watching?

27
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 23). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Roommate rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Roommate?

1 h 31 min

The Roommate runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Roommate?

Critics13
Audiences39

Not quite. Audiences rate The Roommate higher (39) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Roommate a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$53 million

Yes. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $53 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is The Roommate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Roommate?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Roommate in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Roommate use?

Pre-Mortem One-LinerHot for StudentIncest SubtextShameless Fanservice GirlPsychopathic WomanchildPsycho LesbianIronic EchoAmbiguously GayHorrible Judge of CharacterBed TrickGood Bad GirlBound and Gaggedand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Roommate, including Pre-Mortem One-Liner, Hot for Student, Incest Subtext.