The Roommate is a psychological thriller that starts with some promise but quickly slips into familiar territory. The setup is intriguing, with Leighton Meester delivering a solid performance that brings just enough edge to keep things mildly interesting. Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t take any risks and sticks too closely to the formula, making the plot feel predictable and the suspense more muted than it should…
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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Leighton Meester
Rebecca Evans
Minka Kelly
Sara Matthews
Cam Gigandet
Stephen
Aly Michalka
Tracy
Danneel Ackles
Irene
Frances Fisher
Rebecca's Mom
Tomas Arana
Rebecca's Dad
Billy Zane
Professor Roberts
Nina Dobrev
Maria
Matt Lanter
Jason
Kat Graham
Kim
Johannes Raassina
Band Member
Cameron Fisher Brousseau
Band Member
Evan Michael Brown
Band Member
Alex Meraz
Frat Boy
Jerrika Hinton
Girl Student
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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…
When was The Roommate released?
The Roommate was released in 2011.
What genres does The Roommate belong to?
The Roommate is categorised as Thriller, Drama, Horror.
Who stars in The Roommate?
The cast of The Roommate includes Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka, Danneel Ackles.