Movie

Roommates

“Some people talk. Some people listen. When you're 107 and going strong, you do whatever you want.”

★ 5.8(31)19951h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Yates
Release date: 1995-03-03
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $12,400,000
Budget: $22,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hollywood Pictures

Roommates — trailer

About Roommates

Roommates is a 1995 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Peter Yates, starring Peter Falk, D. B. Sweeney and Julianne Moore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roommates in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An elderly, yet young-at-heart man, moves in with his grandson, and both their lives turn upside-down.

Cast

Peter Falk

Rocky Holzeck

D. B. Sweeney

Michael

Julianne Moore

Beth

Ellen Burstyn

Judith

Jan Rubeš

Bolek Krupa

Joyce Reehling

Barbara

Ernie Sabella

Stash

John Cunningham

Burt Shook

Noah Fleiss

Michael (age 5)

Lisa Davis

Betty

Rohn Thomas

Kevin

Karl Mackey

Milan Postevic

Themes & keywords

funeralgrandparent grandchild relationshipbirthdayroommatesvegetarianorphanbased on short storydeathbed

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Roommates in United Arab Emirates?+

Roommates is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Roommates on Netflix?+

Roommates is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Roommates?+

Roommates has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Roommates?+

Roommates stars Peter Falk, D. B. Sweeney, Julianne Moore, Ellen Burstyn and Jan Rubeš.

When did Roommates come out?+

Roommates is a 1995 movie directed by Peter Yates.

What genre is Roommates?+

Roommates is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Roommates?+

Roommates was directed by Peter Yates.