The Room
Seen it?2019 | 99 min | Horror, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Hereditary, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$44K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 115K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christian Volckman
- Olga KurylenkoKate
- Kevin JanssensMatt
- Francis ChapmanShane
- Joshua WilsonShane (Age 8)
- John FlandersJohn Doe
- Carole WeyersMadeline Shaeffer
- Michaël KahyaM. Schaeffer
- Marianne BourgSuzanne
- Vince DrewsChet
- Éric GigoutHospital Patient