Roommates (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Roommates is a 1995 comedy drama directed by Peter Yates, starring Peter Falk as Rocky Holzeck, D. B. Sweeney and Julianne Moore. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $12.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hollywood Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Roommates About?
The premise of Roommates without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lively 107‑year‑old who believes age is just a number decides to move in with his grandson. Their contrasting worlds—one full of stories and stubborn independence, the other of modern concerns—collide, forcing both to listen, learn, and rethink what it means to live fully as their lives are turned upside‑down.
Roommates Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boy
- hospital
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- husband wife relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
- affection
- death of wife
- workaholic
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- old man
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- widower
- tragic event
- single father
- great grandfather great grandson relationship
- great grandfather great granddaughter relationship
- pittsburgh pennsylvania
- death of grandfather
- columbus ohio
- doctor
- roommate
- social worker
- one word title
- funeral
- grandfather grandson relationship
- orphan
- based on novel
- wedding
- argument
- car accident
- cemetery
- drunkenness
- illness
- grave
- grandmother grandson relationship
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- birthday gift
- depression
- suburb
- birthday cake
- whistling
- snoring
- dysfunctional family
- family relationships
- girl
- voice over narration
- mansion
- grief
- 1960s
Roommates Cast & Characters
Peter Falk leads the cast as Rocky Holzeck, with D. B. Sweeney as Michael and Julianne Moore as Beth. Directed by Peter Yates; 27 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Yates
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Peter Falk as Rocky Holzeck - D. B. Sweeney as Michael
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Julianne Moore as Beth -
Ellen Burstyn as Judith
Also Starring in Roommates
· 23 more- William H. Macy Doctor (uncredited)
- Frankie Faison Professor Martin
- Scott Cohen Attending Intern
- Jan Rubeš Bolek Krupa
- Ernie Sabella Stash
- Noah Fleiss Michael (age 5)
- John Cunningham Burt Shook
- Lisa Davis Betty
- David Tom Michael (age 15)
- Kate Young Nun
- Rohn Thomas Kevin
- Joyce Reehling Barbara
- Willard Scott Themselves
- Ilana Levine E.R. Nurse
- Lee Alan McConnell Bully at Baseball Game
- Karl Mackey Milan Postevic
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- Zygmund Szarnicki Funeral Priest
- David Cutter Peanut Vendor
- Lillian Misko-Coury Bakery Saleswoman
- Noah Abrams Stavinski
- Pattie Carlson Second E.R. Nurse
- Adrienne Wodenka Third E.R. Nurse
- Daniel Corbin Cox Attending Physician
More from Peter Yates
More films directed by Peter Yates, best-rated first: Breaking Away, The Friends of Eddie Coyle, Bullitt and The Hot Rock.
Roommates Plot Summary
What happens in Roommates from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1963 Pittsburgh, Rocky Holzeck is a cantankerous 77-year-old Polish-American baker who insists, despite relatives’ protests, on adopting his young grandson Michael after his parents die. The rest of the family resists, arguing Rocky is too old, but he declares that “Family takes care of family!” and the two build a life in Rocky’s apartment, often spent over long, patient card games. Rocky’s methodical way of arranging his hand slows down the action and tests Michael’s patience, yet that ritual becomes a steady heartbeat for their fragile new family.
Full summary
The whole story of Roommates, scene by scene
Roommates Box Office
Roommates grossed $12.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.1M
- US & Canada
- $12.1M
Roommates Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Roommates.
How Well Do You Know Roommates?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Rocky Holzeck's profession?
Cars in Roommates
52 cars on screen, including the 1987 SAAB 900 Cabrio and the 1980 Chevrolet Chevette.
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1987 SAAB 900 Cabrio Main role -
1980 Chevrolet Chevette Important role -
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Minor role
Roommates Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Un ménage explosif” and “Неукротимый дед”.
- Also known as
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- Un ménage explosif
- Неукротимый дед
- Meu Eterno Companheiro
- 室友
- 同居大作戰
- I nöd och lust
- Un adorabile testardo
- Szobatársak
- Attachement filial
- Familien-Bande
- Compañeros de habitación
- Οι συγατοικοι
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- Wspóllokatorzy
- Companheiros de Quarto
- Соседи по комнате
- 最高のルームメート
- Dupla Sem Par
- 同住一屋
- 룸메이트
- Nikdo není sám
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Roommates FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Roommates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Roommates?
Roommates runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Roommates released?
Roommates was released on March 3, 1995.
Who directed Roommates?
Roommates was directed by Peter Yates.
More films by Peter Yates Who is in the cast of Roommates?
Roommates stars Peter Falk as Rocky Holzeck, D. B. Sweeney as Michael and Julianne Moore as Beth, among 27 credited actors.
How much did Roommates make at the box office?
Roommates grossed $12.1 million worldwide.
Does Roommates have a post-credit scene?
No. Roommates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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