Room for Rent

2019·Movie
1h 21min
IMDb5.3Metacritic706.0Rotten Tomatoes83%79%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

She'd kill to find a decent man

Lonely widow Joyce rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests.
Psychological ThrillerLonely ObsessionSlow-Burn TensionUnsettling AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenSuburban NightmareDark and MoodyExploration of Isolation

Crew

Directed by:
Tommy Stovall
Written by:
Stuart Flack
Produced by:
Lin Shaye, Kent Adamson, Tommy Stovall
Composed by:
Joseph Bishara

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Room for Rent

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Where can I stream Room for Rent legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMometuTubi TV

Room for Rent is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Room for Rent worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Room for Rent rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Room for Rent?

1 h 21 min

Room for Rent runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Room for Rent?

Critics77
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Room for Rent higher (77) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Room for Rent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Room for Rent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Room for Rent in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Room for Rent use?

AcCENT upon the Wrong SylLABleAll Women Are LustfulCool Old LadyDeath by Falling OverDisproportionate RetributionDowner EndingThe Ending Changes EverythingReady for LovemakingPaying in CoinsKindhearted Cat LoverIntergenerational FriendshipMay–December Romanceand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Room for Rent, including AcCENT upon the Wrong SylLABle, All Women Are Lustful, Cool Old Lady.

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