The Roommate(1984)
The Roommate Synopsis
Set in 1952, this tells of two young men who are polar opposites being assigned to the same dorm room at Northwestern University.
The Roommate (1984) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nell Cox, released on January 20, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Lance Guest, Larry Neumann Jr., John Cameron Mitchell and Elaine Wilkes. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Nell Cox
- Writers:
- John Updike, Neal Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey Jur
- Composer:
- Alan Barcus
- Production:
- Rubicon Film Productions Ltd., American Playhouse
- Status:
- Released
The Roommate (1984) Trailer
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The Roommate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lance Guest
as Orson Zeigler
Larry Neumann Jr.
as Greg Dawson
John Cameron Mitchell
as Calvin Fitch
- Elaine Wilkes
Elaine Wilkes
as Barbara
Deanna Dunagan
as Mrs. Zeigler
Barry Miller
as Henry 'Hub' Palamountain
- Melissa Ford
Melissa Ford
as Emily
- Laurie McEathron
Laurie McEathron
as Couples at Drive-in
John Mueller
as Couples at Drive-in
- Tracy Griffith
Tracy Griffith
as Couples at Drive-in
Jeffrey Hutchinson
as Couples at Drive-in
- David Bachman
David Bachman
as Corky Silverstein
Key crew
Directed by Nell Cox, written by John Updike and Neal Miller.
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The Roommate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Roommate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Roommate online?
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The Roommate (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Roommate?
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The main cast of The Roommate (1984) includes Lance Guest, Larry Neumann Jr., John Cameron Mitchell, Elaine Wilkes and Deanna Dunagan. The film was directed by Nell Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Roommate released?
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The Roommate was released on January 20, 1984 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Roommate worth watching?
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The Roommate (1984) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Roommate?
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Yes. The official The Roommate trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.