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Room 237

2012·Movie
1h 43min·NR
IMDb6.2Metacritic806.2Rotten Tomatoes94%54%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyFandango at Home Free

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Room 237 fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Scare3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Mystery, the mind, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Ambiguity10
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Crew

Directed by:
Rodney Ascher
Written by:
Rodney Ascher
Produced by:
P. David Ebersole, Todd Hughes, Andrew Herwitz
Composed by:
Jonathan Snipes, Ian Herzon, William Hutson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Room 237

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Where can I stream Room 237 legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeShudderSundance NowPluto TV

Room 237 is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 237 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Room 237 rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Room 237?

1 h 43 min

Room 237 runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Room 237?

Critics87
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Room 237 higher (87) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Room 237 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Room 237?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Room 237 in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.