Roommates (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1995, Roommates is a comedy and drama film directed by Peter Yates, running about 108 minutes. “Some people talk. Some people listen. When you're 107 and going strong, you do whatever you want.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly, yet young-at-heart man, moves in with his grandson, and both their lives turn upside-down.
Who’s in it. Roommates stars Peter Falk as Rocky Holzeck, D.B. Sweeney as Michael, Julianne Moore as Beth and Ellen Burstyn as Judith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Roommates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roommates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roommates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roommates (1995)?
- In US, Roommates is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roommates worth watching?
- Roommates holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roommates?
- Roommates stars Peter Falk, D.B. Sweeney, Julianne Moore, Ellen Burstyn and Ernie Sabella.
- When was Roommates released?
- Roommates was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.