The Roommate

The Roommate

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

PG-13 2011 · 91 min · ★ 5.4 (1K) · Thriller, Drama, Horror

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.

Directed by Christian E. Christiansen · Written by Sonny Mallhi

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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

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