The Roommate
2011, English. Directed by Christian E. Christiansen.
2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Roommate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 February 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sonny Mallhi
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $53M
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The Roommate: quick answers
Is The Roommate worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 1,034 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Roommate?
The Roommate runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Roommate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Roommate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Roommate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Roommate is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Roommate on?
The Roommate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Roommate?
If you liked The Roommate, try The Swerve, Night Teeth, Higher Learning.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate (2011) was directed by Christian E. Christiansen and stars Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet.