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The Roommate

7.019841h 30mMovieComedyDramaRomance

Set in 1952, this tells of two young men who are polar opposites being assigned to the same dorm room at Northwestern University.

DirectorNell Cox
WriterNeal Miller

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Cast · Directed by Nell Cox

LGLance Guest
Lance Guest
Orson Zeigler
LJLarry Neumann Jr.
Larry Neumann Jr.
Greg Dawson
JMJohn Cameron Mitchell
John Cameron Mitchell
Calvin Fitch
EW
Elaine Wilkes
Barbara
DDDeanna Dunagan
Deanna Dunagan
Mrs. Zeigler
BMBarry Miller
Barry Miller
Henry 'Hub' Palamountain
MF
Melissa Ford
Emily
LM
Laurie McEathron
Couples at Drive-in
JMJohn Mueller
John Mueller
Couples at Drive-in
TG
Tracy Griffith
Couples at Drive-in
JHJeffrey Hutchinson
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Couples at Drive-in
DB
David Bachman
Corky Silverstein

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The Roommate — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Roommate?

The Roommate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Roommate on Netflix?

No, The Roommate is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Roommate on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Roommate is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

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