Roomies (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Roomies is a comedy series.
What it’s about. A 14-year-old genius (Corey Haim) and a 42-year-old ex-Marine (Burt Young) become college roommates and deal with a kind of Odd Couple relationship in their dorm room, eventually finding something to learn from each other. Roomies aired on NBC from March 19, 1987 to May 15, 1987. Reruns of the series later aired on Saturday morning.
Who’s in it. Roomies stars Burt Young as Nick Chase, Corey Haim as Matthew Wiggins, Jane Daly as Kate Adler and Sean Sullivan as Carl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Roomies 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 Roomies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roomies tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roomies (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roomies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roomies worth watching?
- Roomies holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roomies?
- Roomies stars Burt Young, Corey Haim, Jane Daly, Sean Sullivan and Joshua Nelson.
- When was Roomies released?
- Roomies was released in 1987.