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Roommates (1995)

PG 108 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   3 March 1995 (USA)
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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), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Falk ...
D.B. Sweeney ...
Julianne Moore ...
Ellen Burstyn ...
Judith
Jan Rubes ...
Bolek Krupa
Joyce Reehling Joyce Reehling ...
Barbara
Ernie Sabella ...
Stash
John Cunningham John Cunningham ...
Burt Shook
Noah Fleiss ...
Michael at age 5
Lisa Davis Lisa Davis ...
Betty
Rohn Thomas Rohn Thomas ...
Kevin
Karl Mackey Karl Mackey ...
Milan Postevic
Reverend Zygmund Szarnicki Reverend Zygmund Szarnicki ...
Funeral Priest
Lee McConnell Lee McConnell ...
Bully At Baseball Game (as Chance Marquez)
David Cutter David Cutter ...
Peanut Vendor
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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. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Roommate | Vegetarian | Funeral | One Word Title | Stubborn Old Man  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some sensuality and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Aprendiendo a vivir See more »

Filming Locations:

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$12,400,000 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Stereo  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

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

Quotes

Rocky Holzcek: Family takes care of Family!
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Soundtracks

"SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS)"
Written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart
Performed by Eurythmics
Courtesy of BMG Records (UK) Ltd. See more »