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Roommates

  • 19951995
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.9K
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Roommates (1995)
ComedyDrama
An elderly yet young-at-heart man moves in with his grandson and both their lives turn upside-down.An elderly yet young-at-heart man moves in with his grandson and both their lives turn upside-down.An elderly yet young-at-heart man moves in with his grandson and both their lives turn upside-down.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • Max Apple(short story)
    • Stephen Metcalfe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Falk
    • D.B. Sweeney
    • Julianne Moore
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • Max Apple(short story)
    • Stephen Metcalfe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Falk
    • D.B. Sweeney
    • Julianne Moore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 nominations total

    Photos23

    Peter Falk and Courtney Chase in Roommates (1995)
    Ellen Burstyn in Roommates (1995)
    Julianne Moore in Roommates (1995)
    Peter Falk in Roommates (1995)
    Peter Falk and D.B. Sweeney in Roommates (1995)
    Julianne Moore, Peter Falk, D.B. Sweeney, and Ellen Burstyn in Roommates (1995)
    Peter Falk and D.B. Sweeney in Roommates (1995)
    D.B. Sweeney in Roommates (1995)
    Peter Falk and D.B. Sweeney in Roommates (1995)
    Peter Falk and D.B. Sweeney in Roommates (1995)
    Peter Falk in Roommates (1995)
    Peter Falk in Roommates (1995)

    Top cast

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    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Rocky Holeczekas Rocky Holeczek
    D.B. Sweeney
    D.B. Sweeney
    • Michaelas Michael
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Bethas Beth
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Judithas Judith
    Jan Rubes
    Jan Rubes
    • Bolek Krupaas Bolek Krupa
    Joyce Reehling
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Stashas Stash
    John Cunningham
    John Cunningham
    • Burt Shookas Burt Shook
    Noah Fleiss
    Noah Fleiss
    • Michael (Age 5)as Michael (Age 5)
    Lisa Davis
    • Bettyas Betty
    Rohn Thomas
    • Kevinas Kevin
    Karl Mackey
    • Milan Postevicas Milan Postevic
    Zygmund Szarnicki
    • Funeral Priestas Funeral Priest
    • (as Reverend Zygmund Szarnicki)
    Lee Alan McConnell
    Lee Alan McConnell
    • Bully at Baseball Gameas Bully at Baseball Game
    • (as Chance Marquez)
    David Cutter
    • Peanut Vendoras Peanut Vendor
    David Tom
    David Tom
    • Michael (age 15)as Michael (age 15)
    Lillian Misko-Coury
    • Bakery Saleswomanas Bakery Saleswoman
    Kate Young
    • Nunas Nun
    • Director
      • Peter Yates
    • Writers
      • Max Apple(short story) (story) (screenplay)
      • Stephen Metcalfe(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
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    • Plot summary
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    • 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
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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

      Rocky Holzcek: Reason and Family got nothin' to do with each other!

    • Crazy credits
      Art Department Dog .... Bob N. Dana
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Roommates/Muriel's Wedding/Hideaway/The Good Old Boys/Citizen X (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      (Maybe We'll Wait) 'Til Sunday
      Written and Performed by Kenneth
      Morphinomania Music ASCAP

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    I like, but then again I love Peter Falk
    I find it hard to believe that there are only 16 reviews of this film & that of those 16 all but one is positive, yet this film has such a low rating. I like a lot of Peter Falk's work. I truly LOVE Columbo. It was a great show that is still watchable due to the acting of Falk & the stories. I think the reason I love this film so much is that the character of Rocky somehow reminds me of my own father (who is old enough to be my grandfather) Like Rocky, my father is gruff, stubborn, snores incessantly, & loves his family albeit rarely says it. He shows his love with his actions not his words. Now that I have a son of my own & have my father living with me I hope that one day my son will be able to appreciate this film as I do.
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    • tcasavecchia
    • Aug 25, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 同居大作戰
    • Filming locations
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Interscope Communications
      • Nomura Babcock & Brown
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,096,881
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,038,033
      • Mar 5, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,096,881
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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