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04/02/2011 Thriller, Drama, Horror 1h 31m
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2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?

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.

  1. Sonny Mallhi

    Writer

  2. Christian E. Christiansen

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Leighton Meester

    Rebecca Evans

  2. Minka Kelly

    Sara Matthews

  3. Cam Gigandet

    Stephen

  4. Aly Michalka

    Tracy

  5. Danneel Ackles

    Irene

  6. Frances Fisher

    Rebecca's Mom

  7. Tomas Arana

    Rebecca's Dad

  8. Billy Zane

    Professor Roberts

  9. Nina Dobrev

    Maria

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Reviews

A review by RalphRahal
Written by RalphRahal on 2025-01-09
The Roommate is a psychological thriller that starts with some promise but quickly slips into familiar territory. The setup is intriguing, with Leighton Meester delivering a solid performance that brings just enough edge to keep things mildly interesting. Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t take any risks and sticks too closely to the formula, making the plot feel predictable and the suspense more muted than it should be. The pacing doesn’t help either; the first half feels like it’s dragging, and if you’re not fully invested, you might find your attention wandering.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$16,000,000.00

Revenue
$52,545,707.00

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