The Roommate 2011
"2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?"
Christian E. Christiansen's *The Roommate (2011)* delivers a tense, off-kilter college thriller that blends drama and horror as Sara, a wide-eyed design student from Iowa, arrives in Los Angeles to start a new chapter.
Director: Christian E. Christiansen
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Roommate (2011) about?
*The Roommate (2011)* follows Sara, a small-town college freshman who moves to Los Angeles and shares a dorm with Rebecca, an enigmatic and wealthy classmate. When Sara begins branching out and forming her own friendships, Rebecca's possessiveness escalates into a dangerous campaign of manipulation and violence. The story explores how obsession and jealousy can twist even the most ordinary relationships into nightmares.
Who directed The Roommate?
The film was directed by Christian E. Christiansen, a Danish filmmaker known for his work in genre cinema and tense, character-driven narratives.
Who stars in The Roommate?
Leighton Meester leads the cast as Rebecca, with Minka Kelly co-starring as Sara, alongside Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka, and Danneel Ackles.
Is The Roommate (2011) worth watching?
*The Roommate (2011)* is a solid pick for fans of psychological thrillers with a college setting and a female-driven twist on the genre. While not a critical darling, its brisk 91-minute runtime and escalating suspense make it an engaging, if flawed, watch. The film's exploration of female rivalry and class tension adds layers beyond typical horror tropes.
How long is The Roommate?
The Roommate runs for 91 minutes.
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About The Roommate (2011) — A Hollywood thriller that turns roommate drama into psychological horror
Christian E. Christiansen's *The Roommate (2011)* delivers a tense, off-kilter college thriller that blends drama and horror as Sara, a wide-eyed design student from Iowa, arrives in Los Angeles to start a new chapter. Her affluent roommate, Rebecca, quickly assumes the role of mentor, showering Sara with attention and the promise of an effortless, glamorous college life. But as Sara steps outside their carefully constructed bubble—making friends and embracing independence—Rebecca's obsession curdles into something unsettling and dangerous.
With its sun-soaked campus aesthetic and psychological undercurrents, *The Roommate (2011)* explores themes of class disparity, social alienation, and the dark side of female friendship. The film crafts an atmosphere thick with unease, where every shared laugh and whispered secret feels laced with menace. As Rebecca's behavior spirals from controlling to outright violent, Sara must fight to reclaim her space—and her life—in a city that suddenly feels less like a playground and more like a battleground.
