Roommates (1995)

An elderly yet young-at-heart man moves in with his grandson, and both their lives turn upside-down.

Director:

Peter Yates

Writers:

Max Apple (short story), Max Apple (story),

Stars:

Peter Falk, D.B. Sweeney, Julianne Moore

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Falk	...	Rocky Holzcek
D.B. Sweeney	...	Michael Holzcek
Julianne Moore	...	Beth Holzcek
Ellen Burstyn	...	Judith
Jan Rubes	...	Bolek Krupa
Joyce Reehling	...	Barbara
Ernie Sabella	...	Stash
John Cunningham	...	Burt Shook
Noah Fleiss	...	Michael at age 5
Lisa Davis	...	Betty
Rohn Thomas	...	Kevin
Karl Mackey	...	Milan Postevic
Reverend Zygmund Szarnicki	...	Funeral Priest
Lee McConnell	...	Bully At Baseball Game (as Chance Marquez)
David Cutter	...	Peanut Vendor

Storyline

Michael Holeczak has a most unusual roommate, his grandfather, Rocky. Now Rocky's a bit strange but loves Michael and only has his best interest. Michael would live with Rocky after his parents died. Michael would grow up go to school, become a doctor, Rocky would live alone abut when Rocky's about to be thrown out and placed in a retirement home, he refuses. Michael then takes him in. They would stay together even when Michael got married and had a family. And Rocky would always be there for Michael and Michael for him.

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Plot Keywords:

roommate | vegetarian | funeral | one word title | stubborn old man | 

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Taglines:

Some people talk. Some people listen. When you're 107 and going strong, you do whatever you want.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some sensuality and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aprendiendo a vivir

Filming Locations:

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$12,100,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Falk's makeup took four hours per day to apply and remove.

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Quotes

Rocky Holzcek: Family takes care of Family!

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Soundtracks

" (MAYBE WE'LL WAIT) 'TIL SUNDAY"
Written and Performed by Kenneth
Morphinomania Music ASCAP

User Reviews

An amazing film

Roommates is one of my favorite movies. I have no idea why it was largely ignored by critics and the general public as well. The remarkable chemistry between Rocky and his grandson is just incredible. The story never fails to touch me - even after quite a few viewings!