The Roommate
2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?
2011 | 91m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Christian E. Christiansen |
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| Writer: | Nick Bylsma, Richard Robertson, Sonny Mallhi, Chris Bylsma |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
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| Director: | Christian E. Christiansen |
| Writer: | Nick Bylsma, Richard Robertson, Sonny Mallhi, Chris Bylsma |
| Genres: | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Keywords | jealousy, roommates, obsession, campus, love, murder, freshman, los angeles, california, medication, boyfriend, design, resentment |
| Production Companies | Vertigo Entertainment, Screen Gems |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $52,545,707
Budget: $16,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Leighton Meester | Rebecca Evans |
| Minka Kelly | Sara Matthews |
| Cam Gigandet | Stephen |
| Aly Michalka | Tracy |
| Danneel Ackles | Irene |
| Frances Fisher | Rebecca's Mom |
| Tomas Arana | Rebecca's Dad |
| Billy Zane | Professor Roberts |
| Nina Dobrev | Maria |
| Matt Lanter | Jason |
| Kat Graham | Kim |
| Johannes Raassina | Band Member |
| Cameron Fisher Brousseau | Band Member |
| Evan Michael Brown | Band Member |
| Alex Meraz | Frat Boy |
| Jerrika Hinton | Girl Student |
| Jennifer Cadena | Dorm R.A. |
| Adam Saunders | Handsome Guy |
| Cory Tucker | Club Bartender |
| Will McFadden | Club Guy |
| Munda Razooki | Club Guy |
| Ryan Doom | Rick |
| Carrie Finklea | Bookstore Girl |
| Andrej Nagy | Older Designer |
| Ashleigh Falls | Make-Up Girl |
| Jacqueline Mazarella | Woman Professor |
| Nathan Parsons | Coffee Shop Cashier |
| Elena Franklin | Maria's Girlfriend |
| Lauren Storm | Maria's Girlfriend |
| Stacy Barnhisel | Librarian |
| Cherilyn Wilson | Frat Party Girl |
| A.J. Hunt | Tattoo Artist |
| G.O. Parsons | Mocha Kid |
| Brian David Miller | Frat Bouncer |
| Jake Perry | Slacker Co-Worker |
| Cayla Korven Cauble | Tracy's Friend |
| Lauren Alfano | Samantha Tangent (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Nick Bylsma | Writer |
| Phil Parmet | Director of Photography |
| Lindsey Hayes Kroeger | Casting |
| Richard Robertson | Writer |
| Randy Bricker | Editor |
| Jon Gary Steele | Production Design |
| Christian E. Christiansen | Director |
| Sonny Mallhi | Writer |
| Chris Bylsma | Writer |
| John Frizzell | Original Music Composer |
| Diana R. Lupo | Stunt Double |
| Shauna Duggins | Stunt Double |
| Lance Gilbert | Stunt Coordinator |
| Jimmy N. Roberts | Stunt Double |
| Stacey Carino | Stunt Double |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Doug Davison | Producer |
| Irene Yeung | Producer |
| George Flynn | Producer |
| Nick Bylsma | Executive Producer |
| Beau Marks | Executive Producer |
| Richard Robertson | Producer |
| Paul Tennis | Producer |
| Chris Bylsma | Producer |
| Sonny Mallhi | Executive Producer |
| Roy Lee | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 22 | 36 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 25 | 58 | 14 |
| 2024 | 6 | 22 | 35 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 | 20 | 31 | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 | 15 | 38 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 | 12 | 22 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 | 14 | 32 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 15 | 42 | 8 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 8 |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 | 36 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 22 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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The Roommate is a psychological thriller that starts with some promise but quickly slips into familiar territory. The setup is intriguing, with Leighton Meester delivering a solid performance that brings just enough edge to keep things mildly interesting. Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t take any ri ... sks and sticks too closely to the formula, making the plot feel predictable and the suspense more muted than it should be. The pacing doesn’t help either; the first half feels like it’s dragging, and if you’re not fully invested, you might find your attention wandering. Visually, the movie looks polished, and the college setting feels realistic, but the story lacks depth. While it’s watchable, especially if you’re just looking for a casual late-night movie, it doesn’t do much to stand out in its genre. It’s not a bad movie, it’s just a forgettable one. If you’re up for something light and don’t mind a few thriller clichés, it might still be worth a shot. Otherwise, it’s the kind of movie you’ll struggle to stay awake through, literally.