Roommates (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, Roommates is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alan Metzger, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a macho straight and a well-educated gay man who have to share an apartment at a half-way house for aids-patients. Slowly they become friends.
Who’s in it. Roommates stars Randy Quaid as Jim Flynn, Eric Stoltz as Bill Thomas, Elizabeth Peña as Lisa and Charles Durning as Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Roommates has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roommates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roommates tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roommates (1994)?
- In US, Roommates is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roommates worth watching?
- Roommates holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roommates?
- Roommates stars Randy Quaid, Eric Stoltz, Elizabeth Peña, Charles Durning and Frank Buxton.
- When was Roommates released?
- Roommates was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.