The Near Room (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, The Near Room is a thriller and drama film directed by David Hayman, running about 86 minutes. “When the past catches up with the future...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie Colquhoun is a burnt out journalist. His old school friend Harris Hill is a lawyer at the top of his game. Their lives are smashed together by one name - Tommy Stirling, Charlie's daughter, a fostered teenage pregnancy who has become embroiled in an alleged child pornography scandal with a top ranking police officer. As the trail to Tommy begins to heat up, so the bodies begin to mount up. Allegiances fall by the wayside as Charlie's life begins to spiral out of control and the deadly world of drugs, blackmail and murder that lies in the deepest heart of the underworld threatens to consume him and his missing daughter forever.
Who’s in it. The Near Room stars Adrian Dunbar as Charlie Colquhoun, David O'Hara as Harris Hill, David Hayman as Dougie Patterson and Julie Graham as Elise Gray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Near Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Near Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Near Room tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Near Room (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Near Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Near Room worth watching?
- The Near Room holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Near Room?
- The Near Room stars Adrian Dunbar, David O'Hara, David Hayman, Julie Graham and Robert Pugh.
- When was The Near Room released?
- The Near Room was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.