The Roommate (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2011, The Roommate is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Christian E. Christiansen, running about 91 minutes. “2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Roommate stars Leighton Meester as Rebecca Evans, Minka Kelly as Sara Matthews, Cam Gigandet as Stephen and Aly Michalka as Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Roommate has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $52.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2011)?
- In US, The Roommate is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Roommate worth watching?
- The Roommate holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Roommate?
- The Roommate stars Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka and Danneel Ackles.
- When was The Roommate released?
- The Roommate was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.