What is Room?
Room is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 16, 2015
- Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Element Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Room is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Téléfilm Canada, Element Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A mother and her son escape a hidden captivity to discover the world beyond.”
- Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay deliver powerful performances
- Lenny Abrahamson’s direction creates a gripping, intimate atmosphere
- The story balances survival tension with heartfelt moments
- The subject matter is intense and may be distressing for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven dramas that explore resilience and love under extreme circumstances.
The film contains intense themes of captivity and trauma, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
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Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Lenny Abrahamson.
Who wrote the screenplay?
Emma Donoghue wrote the screenplay, adapting her own novel.
What is the basic premise?
A woman and her young son, held captive for seven years in a small room, finally gain freedom.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 58 minutes.
When was it released in the United States?
It was released in the United States on October 16, 2015.