The Roommate (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Roommate is a thriller and horror film directed by Nagaoka Hisaaki, running about 90 minutes. “What you don't know... can kill you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A paranormal horror thriller involving two young women who start off as roommates in Tokyo but become much more. These women have a such have such a wonderful time living together until an uninvited "guest" possesses one of them. The demonic entity forces the woman to do things against her will including murder.
Who’s in it. The Roommate stars Ryosuke Watabe as Segawa, Midori Tahara as Ayako, Akira Kuruta and Sawaco as Tamaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Roommate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Roommate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roommate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roommate (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Roommate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Roommate worth watching?
- The Roommate holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Roommate?
- The Roommate stars Ryosuke Watabe, Midori Tahara, Akira Kuruta, Sawaco and Sayori Shiozaki.
- When was The Roommate released?
- The Roommate was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.