In the Bedroom
2001, English. Directed by Todd Field.
A young man. An older woman. Her ex-husband. Things are about to explode...
Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler, a music teacher. His son is involved in a love affair with a local single mother. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 425 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch In the Bedroom
In the Bedroom isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Todd FieldDirector
- Tom WilkinsonMatt Fowler
- Sissy SpacekRuth Fowler
- Nick StahlFrank Fowler
- Marisa TomeiNatalie Strout
- William MapotherRichard Strout
- William WiseWillis Grinnel
- Celia WestonKatie Grinnel
- Karen AllenMarla Keyes
- Frank T. WellsHenry
- W. Clapham MurrayCarl
- Justin AshforthTim Bryson
- Terry A. BurgessDistrict Attorney
Details
- Released
- 23 November 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Todd Field, Robert Festinger
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $45M
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What In the Bedroom is based on
In the Bedroom is based on Killings, a short story by Andre Dubus.
Short story
Killings
By Andre Dubus
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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In the Bedroom: quick answers
Is In the Bedroom worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 425 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Bedroom?
In the Bedroom runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does In the Bedroom have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In the Bedroom. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In the Bedroom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In the Bedroom is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In the Bedroom on?
In the Bedroom isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Bedroom?
If you liked In the Bedroom, try The River Wild, Stillwater, The File on Thelma Jordon.
Who directed In the Bedroom?
In the Bedroom (2001) was directed by Todd Field and stars Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl.
What is In the Bedroom based on?
In the Bedroom is based on Killings, a short story by Andre Dubus.