Successful writer "Ingrid" (Julianne Moore) is signing some books when one of her friends informs her that old pal "Martha" (Tilda Swinton) is suffering from cancer. Upon visiting her in hospital, she discovers that things aren't looking so good and over the following days the two start to become closer, sharing confidences and becoming quite inter-reliant. When an experimental treatment fails to deliver, the former…
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
Top Cast
Julianne Moore
Ingrid
Tilda Swinton
Martha / Michelle
John Turturro
Damian
Alessandro Nivola
Policeman
Juan Diego Botto
Photographer
Raúl Arévalo
Spanish Priest (Bernardo)
Victoria Luengo
Fred's Wife
Alex Høgh Andersen
Fred
Esther-Rose McGregor
Young Martha
Alvise Rigo
Jonah (The Trainer)
Melina Matthews
Lawyer
Sarah Demeestere
Stella
Anh Duong
Anh
Bobbi Salvör Menuez
Bobbi (Ingrid Fan)
Annika Wahlsten
Ingrid Fan with Girlfriend
Shane Woodward
Fire Chief
Reviews
Bold as always, Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar elegantly tackles the touchiest of subjects for his first English-language feature. And it's a film that could change your mind about euthanasia. _The Room Next Door_ peels back the very layered onion of the right-to-die movement with an emotional heartbeat that’s truly rewarding to watch. It’s strong, yet wonderfully nuanced; it features two sublime actresses at the…
To live or to die is a decision many of us are probably reluctant to address. The fear of this great unknown is enough to keep the notion at bay. But what if we were to find ourselves dealing with a terminal illness with little hope for the future? Would we be willing to nobly soldier on, knowing that our circumstances are only going to get worse, or would we choose to transition to what’s next on our own time and…
**The Room Next Door (2024)** _Directed by Pedro Almodóvar_ This may be the first Pedro Almodóvar film that really disappointed me. Not because it's badly made, Almodóvar doesn't know how to make an ugly film, and The Room Next Door has his usual rich visuals, the gorgeous color palette, the meticulous design. But on the whole, it lacked the probing emotional intensity we associate with him. For a director who…
FAQ about The Room Next Door
What is The Room Next Door about?
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they…
When was The Room Next Door released?
The Room Next Door was released in 2024.
What genres does The Room Next Door belong to?
The Room Next Door is categorised as Drama, Comedy.
Who stars in The Room Next Door?
The cast of The Room Next Door includes Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, Alessandro Nivola, Juan Diego Botto.