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The Roommate 2011

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

★ 5.4/10 · 1,022 votes PG-13 ThrillerDramaHorror Released
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What is The Roommate?

Topic: Film "The Roommate" (2011). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2011
Status
Released
Runtime
91 minutes
Release date
Feb 4, 2011
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Screen Gems, Vertigo Entertainment
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$52,545,707
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Horror
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.1/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Feature Film #Thriller #Drama #Horror 🔥 Fan Favorite
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Topic: Film "The Roommate" (2011).
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Title: The Roommate.
Year: 2011.
Genre: American psychological thriller, thriller, drama, horror.
Director: Christian E. Christiansen.
Writer: Sonny Mallhi.
Cast: Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka, Danneel Harris, Frances Fisher, Billy Zane.
Characters: Sara Matthews (played by Minka Kelly), Rebecca (wealthy roommate).
Plot: Sara is a young design student from Iowa who moves to Los Angeles for college. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, takes her under her wing. They become close. When Sara makes more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, which causes Rebecca's behavior to turn violent.
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Rating: PG-13.
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Should you watch it?

“A college freshman's attempt to fit in turns dangerous when her roommate becomes increasingly resentful.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a cast including Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly
  • Explores the intense dynamics of new college friendships
  • Directed by Christian E. Christiansen
Keep in mind
  • The plot involves a roommate whose behavior takes a violent turn

Watch it if you are interested in psychological thrillers set within a college environment.

This PG-13 rated thriller explores themes of resentment and violence through a dramatic lens.

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Is The Roommate worth watching?

The film is a psychological thriller starring Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly that explores intense roommate dynamics.

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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

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The film is rated PG-13.

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