The Room (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2012, The Room is a horror film directed by David Shin, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Yumi moves into her boyfriend's Tokyo apartment but on the night of the move, he is called away for business in New York. The couple communicates over Skype and over the course of four nights, their relationship descends into an abyss of mistrust and lies. Yumi believes there's a ghost in the room haunting her as her only connection to the outside world is Taka on the other side of the world. Taka believes she's slowly going crazy right in front of his eyes. The story concludes with a shocking twist that will haunt both of them forever.
Who’s in it. The Room stars Ayumi Ito as Yumi, Shogen as Taka, Shogen as Taka and Shugo Oshinari as Reki.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Room has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Room tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Room (2012)?
- In US, The Room is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Room worth watching?
- The Room holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Room?
- The Room stars Ayumi Ito, Shogen, Shogen and Shugo Oshinari.
- When was The Room released?
- The Room was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.