White Room (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1990, White Room is a drama film directed by Patricia Rozema, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Norm, a confused young man, lives two lives, one in and one out of reality. One night, he witnesses the murder of rock video star Madelaine X and feels guilty, as he did nothing to prevent it. At Madelaine’s funeral, he meets a mysterious woman in black. Norm then gets a job at a news stand through a Cindy Lauper like girl called Zelda. They discuss the mystery around Madelaine’s death.
Who’s in it. White Room stars Kate Nelligan as Jane, Maurice Godin as Norm, Margot Kidder as Madelaine X and Sheila McCarthy as Zelda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, White Room has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Room (1990)?
- In US, White Room is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Room worth watching?
- White Room holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Room?
- White Room stars Kate Nelligan, Maurice Godin, Margot Kidder, Sheila McCarthy and Barbara Gordon.
- When was White Room released?
- White Room was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.