In the Bedroom (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2001, In the Bedroom is a thriller and drama film directed by Todd Field, running about 130 minutes. “A young man. An older woman. Her ex-husband. Things are about to explode...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler, a music teacher. His son is involved in a love affair with a local single mother. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.
Who’s in it. In the Bedroom stars Tom Wilkinson as Matt Fowler, Sissy Spacek as Ruth Fowler, Nick Stahl as Frank Fowler and Marisa Tomei as Natalie Strout, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, In the Bedroom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Bedroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Bedroom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Bedroom (2001)?
- In US, In the Bedroom is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Bedroom worth watching?
- In the Bedroom holds an audience score of 6.9 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 In the Bedroom?
- In the Bedroom stars Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei and William Mapother.
- When was In the Bedroom released?
- In the Bedroom was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.