Roommates (1995)

Director:

Peter Yates

Writers (WGA):

Max Apple (short story)
Max Apple (story)

Release Date:

3 March 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

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

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Roommate | Funeral | Deathbed | Grandfather Grandson Relationship | Happy Birthday To You

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 nomination

Cast

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
L.A. McConnell	...	Bully At Baseball Game (as Chance Marquez)
David Cutter	...	Peanut Vendor

Runtime:

108 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Argentina:13 | Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Australia:PG | UK:12 | USA:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Company:

Hollywood Pictures

Trivia:

'Falk, Peter''s makeup to four hours per day to apply and removed.

Quotes:

Rocky Holzcek: Family takes care of Family!

Soundtrack:

(MAYBE WE'LL WAIT) 'TIL SUNDAY

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!