The Roommate
1984, English. Directed by Nell Cox.
Set in 1952, this tells of two young men who are polar opposites being assigned to the same dorm room at Northwestern University.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Roommate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nell CoxDirector
- Lance GuestOrson Zeigler
- Larry Neumann Jr.Greg Dawson
- John Cameron MitchellCalvin Fitch
- Elaine WilkesBarbara
- Deanna DunaganMrs. Zeigler
- Barry MillerHenry 'Hub' Palamountain
- Melissa FordEmily
- Laurie McEathronCouples at Drive-in
- John MuellerCouples at Drive-in
- Tracy GriffithCouples at Drive-in
- Jeffrey HutchinsonCouples at Drive-in
- David BachmanCorky Silverstein
Details
- Released
- 20 January 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neal Miller
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How long is The Roommate?
The Roommate runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Roommate on?
The Roommate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Roommate?
If you liked The Roommate, try Cyrus, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, The Other Sister.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate (1984) was directed by Nell Cox and stars Lance Guest, Larry Neumann Jr., John Cameron Mitchell.