Movie

The Roommate

“2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?”

★ 5.4(998)20111h 31m

The Roommate is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Christian E. Christiansen
Release date: 2011-02-04
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $52,545,707
Budget: $16,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Screen Gems

The Roommate — trailer

About The Roommate

The Roommate is a 2011 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Horror genres, directed by Christian E. Christiansen, starring Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly and Cam Gigandet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 998 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Roommate in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

jealousyobsessionroommatescampuslovemurderfreshmanlos angeles, californiamedicationboyfrienddesignresentment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Roommate in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Roommate on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Roommate on Netflix?+

Yes — The Roommate is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is The Roommate?+

The Roommate has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Roommate?+

The Roommate stars Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka and Danneel Ackles.

When did The Roommate come out?+

The Roommate is a 2011 movie directed by Christian E. Christiansen.

What genre is The Roommate?+

The Roommate is Thriller, Drama and Horror film.

Who directed The Roommate?+

The Roommate was directed by Christian E. Christiansen.