Room (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2015, Room is a thriller and drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson, running about 118 minutes. “Love knows no boundaries” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
Who’s in it. Room stars Brie Larson as Joy "Ma" Newsome, Jacob Tremblay as Jack Newsome, Joan Allen as Nancy Newsome and William H. Macy as Robert Newsome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Room sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $35.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of Room tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Room (2015)?
- In US, Room is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Room worth watching?
- Room holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Room?
- Room stars Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, William H. Macy and Sean Bridgers.
- When was Room released?
- Room was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.