The Roommate (2011)

2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?

The Roommate (2011) poster

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.

Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Frizzell
Cinematography: Phil Parmet
Editing: Randy Bricker
Production: Screen Gems, Vertigo Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $53M
Original Language: en

Themes

In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality

Keywords

jealousy, obsession, roommates, campus, love, murder, freshman, los angeles, california, medication, boyfriend, design, resentment

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Roommate about?
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.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate was directed by Christian E. Christiansen.
Who stars in The Roommate?
The Roommate stars Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka, Danneel Ackles, Frances Fisher.
How long is The Roommate?
The Roommate has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Roommate?
The Roommate is a Thriller, Drama, Horror film.
What is the budget of The Roommate?
The Roommate had a budget of $16M.
How much did The Roommate gross?
The Roommate grossed $53M worldwide.
Where was The Roommate produced?
The Roommate was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Roommate?
The themes of The Roommate include: In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality.