The Roommate (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Roommate is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Christian E. Christiansen, starring Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet and Leighton Meester. It earned $40.5 million worldwide on a $16 million budget. Critics gave it 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Director
- Christian E. Christiansen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $16M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Roommate About?
The premise of The Roommate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Sara arrives at college in Los Angeles, she’s welcomed by her wealthy roommate, Rebecca. As Sara begins to build her own friendships and connections, Rebecca’s behavior becomes increasingly possessive and intense. Their once-close bond starts to unravel, leading to a disturbing and threatening dynamic that jeopardizes their fragile relationship and Sara’s sense of safety.
The Roommate Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tied to a bed
- lesbian subtext
- gagged woman
- woman bound and gagged
- bound to a bed
- woman bound to a bed
- bound and gagged
- female nudity
- sexiness
- female masturbation
- cat
- psycho thriller
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- female protagonist
- tied up
- female stalker
- bimbo
- female villain
- manipulative woman
- female predator
- manipulative friend
- bondage
- tied hands
- dead cat
- cat killer
- death of cat
- woman murders a man
- murderess
- mentally ill person
- suspense
- coffee
- college student
- college campus
- stabbed in the back
- coffee shop
- deeply disturbed person
- sociopath
- psychopath
- female sociopath
- female psychopath
- dark past
- tragic past
- tragic event
- attempted murder
- tattoo parlor
- man punches a woman
- stalker
- man hits a woman
- schizophrenia
- mansion
- mother daughter relationship
The Roommate Cast
Minka Kelly leads the cast, with Cam Gigandet and Leighton Meester. Directed by Christian E. Christiansen.
- Director Christian E. Christiansen
More from Christian E. Christiansen
More films directed by Christian E. Christiansen: The Devil's Hand, On the Edge, Zoomers and Crying for Love.
The Roommate Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Roommate 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 3% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 27%
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 4.3
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TMDB 54% User score
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Letterboxd 2.2 /5
117 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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The Roommate Plot Summary
What happens in The Roommate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the University of Los Angeles, new freshman Sara Mathews (Minka Kelly) is settling into her dorm before her roommate arrives. Eager to connect, she meets fellow freshman Tracy (Ali Michalka) and her roommate, Kim. After enjoying a frat party where Sara dances and catches the attention of drummer Stephen (Cam Gigandet), fate takes an unexpected turn. During their first encounter, a clumsy moment leads to Stephen spilling beer on Sara, yet their chemistry is undeniable. Following the party, they help a drunken Tracy home, leading to a sweet kiss goodnight between Sara and Stephen.
Full summary
The whole story of The Roommate, scene by scene
The Roommate Box Office & Budget
The Roommate grossed $40.5 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $37.3 million came from the US and Canada and $3.2 million (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.5M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $37.3M
- International
- $3.2M
- Budget
- $16M
The Roommate Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers and 3 clips.
- Teaser 2,000 Colleges. 8 Million Roommates. Which one will you get?
- Teaser In Theaters 2/4
- Teaser TV Spot
- Clip Rebecca Tricks The Creep Professor
How Well Do You Know The Roommate?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What university does Sara Mathews attend?
Cars in The Roommate
12 cars on screen, including the Porsche Boxster S 987 and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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Porsche Boxster S 987 Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2000 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
The Roommate Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Colega de Quarto” and “Peligrosa compañía”.
- Also known as
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- Colega de Quarto
- Peligrosa compañía
- I sygkatoikos
- Cimerica
- Соседка по комнате
- Su mejor amiga
- Oda Arkadaşım
- The Roommate - Il terrore ti dorme accanto
- A Colega de Quarto
- A szobatárs
- Spolubydlící
- Η Συγκάτοικος
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- השותפה
- 룸메이트
- Съквартирантката
- 室友
- Peligrosa compañia
- Współlokatorka
- 致命室友
- La coloc
- ザ・ルームメイト
- Colega de cameră
- Сусідка по кімнаті
- Sát Thủ Cùng Phòng
- เพื่อนร่วมห้อง ต้องแอบผวา
- Qonşu Qız
- Цимерка
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The Roommate FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date
Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Roommate, each answered in a sentence.
When was The Roommate released?
The Roommate was released on February 4, 2011.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate was directed by Christian E. Christiansen.
More films by Christian E. Christiansen Who is in the cast of The Roommate?
The Roommate stars Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet and Leighton Meester.
How much did The Roommate make at the box office?
The Roommate grossed $40.5 million worldwide ($37.3 million domestic, $3.2 million international) on a budget of $16 million.
How is The Roommate rated?
The Roommate has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 23 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does The Roommate have a post-credit scene?
No. The Roommate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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