The Room (2003)
A banker's happy-go-lucky world unravels in a melancholy, absurdist drama of betrayal and broken trust.
Johnny is a successful banker with great respect for and dedication to the people in his life, especially his future wife Lisa. The happy-go-lucky guy sees his world being torn apart when his friends begin to betray him one-by-one.
How intense is The Room?
The Room has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. The humor runs absurdist. Rated R.
What The Room feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistmelancholypulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream The Room
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Is The Room for you?
Is The Room scary?
No. The Room is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Room gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Room sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Room OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Room?
The Room runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Room?
The Room is streaming on Tubi.
Does The Room have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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