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The Roommate (2011)

PG-13 · 2011-02-04 · 1h 31m · EN
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2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?

When Sara, a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.

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Chris BylsmaWriterSonny MallhiWriterChristian E. ChristiansenDirectorNick BylsmaWriter
Budget
$16M
Box office
$52.5M

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▶ When The Ex Meets The Stalker▶ Rebecca Tricks The Creep Professor▶ Trailer▶ TV Spot▶ In Theaters 2/4▶ 2,000 Colleges. 8 Million Roommates. Which one will you get?

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Leighton MeesterLeighton MeesterRebecca EvansMinka KellyMinka KellySara MatthewsCam GigandetCam GigandetStephenAly MichalkaAly MichalkaTracyDanneel AcklesDanneel AcklesIreneFrances FisherFrances FisherRebecca's MomTomas AranaTomas AranaRebecca's DadBilly ZaneBilly ZaneProfessor RobertsNina DobrevNina DobrevMariaMatt LanterMatt LanterJasonKat GrahamKat GrahamKimJohannes RaassinaJohannes RaassinaBand Member

Keywords

MurderLoveViolenceStudentLos angeles, californiaRoommateJealousyObsessionBoyfriendFreshmanMedicationCampusDesignResentment

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityMurder · Love · ViolenceDialogue densityDramaDirector preference267224Actor preference18392 · 21902 · 65110Country preferenceUs

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What is The Roommate about?

When Sara, a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.

How long is The Roommate?

The Roommate has a runtime of 91 minutes.

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