Official movie poster for The Room Next Door (2024), a drama comedy film

The Room Next Door(2024)

La habitación de al lado

6.7(709)1h 46m2024-10-07
DramaComedy

The Room Next Door Synopsis

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.

The Room Next Door (2024) is a drama and comedy film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, released on October 7, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro and Alessandro Nivola. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 709 ratings.

Director:
Pedro Almodóvar
Writers:
Sigrid Nunez, Pedro Almodóvar
Producers:
Agustín Almodóvar
Cinematographer:
Eduard Grau
Composer:
Alberto Iglesias
Production:
El Deseo
Budget:
$15,000,000
Revenue:
$21,519,488
Status:
Released

The Room Next Door (2024) Trailer

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“Like to Stay” (Scene)

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“Still Flirting With Me” (Scene)

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Scene at The Academy (Feat. Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, & Pedro Almodóvar)

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The Room Next Door Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 709 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

Successful writer "Ingrid" (Julianne Moore) is signing some books when one of her friends informs her that old pal "Martha" (Tilda Swinton) is suffering from cancer. Upon visiting her in hospital, she discovers that things aren't looking so good and over the following days the two start to become closer, sharing confidences and becoming quite inter-reliant. When an experimental treatment fails to deliver, the…

Reviewed on October 31, 2024

good.film

Bold as always, Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar elegantly tackles the touchiest of subjects for his first English-language feature. And it's a film that could change your mind about euthanasia. _The Room Next Door_ peels back the very layered onion of the right-to-die movement with an emotional heartbeat that’s truly rewarding to watch. It’s strong, yet wonderfully nuanced; it features two sublime actresses at the…

Reviewed on December 17, 2024

Brent Marchant

7/10

To live or to die is a decision many of us are probably reluctant to address. The fear of this great unknown is enough to keep the notion at bay. But what if we were to find ourselves dealing with a terminal illness with little hope for the future? Would we be willing to nobly soldier on, knowing that our circumstances are only going to get worse, or would we choose to transition to what’s next on our own time and…

Reviewed on January 13, 2025

badelf

6/10

**The Room Next Door (2024)** _Directed by Pedro Almodóvar_ This may be the first Pedro Almodóvar film that really disappointed me. Not because it's badly made, Almodóvar doesn't know how to make an ugly film, and The Room Next Door has his usual rich visuals, the gorgeous color palette, the meticulous design. But on the whole, it lacked the probing emotional intensity we associate with him. For a director who…

Reviewed on April 16, 2026

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The Room Next Door – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Room Next Door online?

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The Room Next Door (2024) is available to stream on Netflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Room Next Door?

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The main cast of The Room Next Door (2024) includes Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, Alessandro Nivola and Juan Diego Botto. The film was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Room Next Door released?

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The Room Next Door was released on October 7, 2024 and runs for 1h 46m.

Is The Room Next Door worth watching?

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The Room Next Door (2024) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 709 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Room Next Door?

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