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.
The Roommate (2011) is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Christian E. Christiansen, released on February 4, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet and Aly Michalka. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 1,016 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Leighton Meester
as Rebecca Evans
Minka Kelly
as Sara Matthews
Cam Gigandet
as Stephen
Aly Michalka
as Tracy
Danneel Ackles
as Irene
Frances Fisher
as Rebecca's Mom
Tomas Arana
as Rebecca's Dad
Billy Zane
as Professor Roberts
Nina Dobrev
as Maria
Matt Lanter
as Jason
Kat Graham
as Kim
Johannes Raassina
as Band Member
Directed by Christian E. Christiansen, written by Sonny Mallhi, produced by Doug Davison and Roy Lee.
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 1,016 ratings.
The Roommate is a psychological thriller that starts with some promise but quickly slips into familiar territory. The setup is intriguing, with Leighton Meester delivering a solid performance that brings just enough edge to keep things mildly interesting. Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t take any risks and sticks too closely to the formula, making the plot feel predictable and the suspense more muted than it should…
Reviewed on January 9, 2025
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The Roommate (2011) is available to stream on fuboTV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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.
The main cast of The Roommate (2011) includes Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka and Danneel Ackles. The film was directed by Christian E. Christiansen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Roommate was released on February 4, 2011 and runs for 1h 31m.
The Roommate (2011) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 1,016 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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