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The Roommate

The Roommate

  • Status: Released
  • 04-02-2011
  • Runtime: 91 min
  • Score: 5.4
  • Vote count: 938

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.

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

Jennifer Cadena

Dorm R.A.

Adam Saunders

Handsome Guy

Cory Tucker

Club Bartender

Will McFadden

Club Guy

Munda Razooki

Club Guy

Ryan Doom

Rick

Carrie Finklea

Bookstore Girl

Andrej Nagy

Older Designer

Ashleigh Falls

Make-Up Girl

Jacqueline Mazarella

Woman Professor

Nathan Parsons

Coffee Shop Cashier

Elena Franklin

Maria's Girlfriend

Lauren Storm

Maria's Girlfriend

Stacy Barnhisel

Librarian

Cherilyn Wilson

Frat Party Girl

A.J. Hunt

Tattoo Artist

G.O. Parsons

Mocha Kid

Brian David Miller

Frat Bouncer

Jake Perry

Slacker Co-Worker

Cayla Korven Cauble

Tracy's Friend

Lauren Alfano

Samantha Tangent (uncredited)

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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 be. The pacing doesn’t help either; the first half feels like it’s dragging, and if you’re not fully invested, you might find your attention wandering. Visually, the movie looks polished, and the college setting feels realistic, but the story lacks depth. While it’s watchable, especially if you’re just looking for a casual late-night movie, it doesn’t do much to stand out in its genre. It’s not a bad movie, it’s just a forgettable one. If you’re up for something light and don’t mind a few thriller clichés, it might still be worth a shot. Otherwise, it’s the kind of movie you’ll struggle to stay awake through, literally.