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The Roommate (2011)

โ€œ2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?โ€

5.4/10 ยท 1,020 votes 1h 31m pg-13 ThrillerDramaHorror

#235 of 249 films from 2011 #2336 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Christian E. Christiansen ยท Written by Chris Bylsma, Richard Robertson, Sonny Mallhi

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Overview

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.

Cast

Leighton Meesteras Rebecca Evans
Minka Kellyas Sara Matthews
Cam Gigandetas Stephen
Aly Michalkaas Tracy
Danneel Acklesas Irene
Frances Fisheras Rebecca's Mom
Tomas Aranaas Rebecca's Dad
Billy Zaneas Professor Roberts
Nina Dobrevas Maria
Matt Lanteras Jason
Kat Grahamas Kim
Johannes Raassinaas Band Member
Cameron Fisher Brousseauas Band Member
Evan Michael Brownas Band Member

Facts

Release dateFebruary 4, 2011
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$16,000,000
Box office$52,545,707 (3.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1265990

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Questions

How long is The Roommate?
The Roommate runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is The Roommate worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 1,020 votes, which places it #235 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 6%) and #2336 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate was directed by Christian E. Christiansen.
Who stars in The Roommate?
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.
What is The Roommate rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Roommate?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/89650.

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