The Roommate
“Is There a Stranger in the House?”
Synopsis
Is there a stranger in the house? One can't be too careful these days when advertising for a roommate. Who knows...you might end up with a Jack the Ripper type or in this case a Gay Basher who's desperately trying to hide his own gayness. If the latter shows up at your door, be sure to offer him some gentle loving kindness. It may end up that he could become your own personal Jack to Rip My Clothes Off.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2004
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Steel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Steel
- Original Title
- The Roommate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Vivid Man
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Steel
Jim Steel
E. English
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Steel
Director
Jim Steel
Writer
E. English
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roommate
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What is The Roommate about?
Is there a stranger in the house? One can't be too careful these days when advertising for a roommate. Who knows...you might end up with a Jack the Ripper type or in this case a Gay Basher who's desperately trying to hide his own gayness. If the latter shows up at your door, be sure to offer him some gentle loving kindness. It may end up that he could become your own personal Jack to Rip My Clothes Off.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate was directed by Jim Steel.
Who stars in The Roommate?
The principal cast of The Roommate includes Alex Thomas, Rob Cryston, Chuck Barron, Rush Addams, Brett Williams.
When was The Roommate released and how long is it?
The Roommate was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Roommate?
The Roommate holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).