What is the Metascore for Room?

Room has a Metascore of 86 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Room?

Room is available on HBO Max, Cinemax. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Room streaming in?

Room streams on Lionsgate Play in India; U-NEXT in Japan; MUBI, TV+ in Turkey; Shahid in the United Arab Emirates; Netflix, StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; HBO Max, Cinemax in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Room

Directed by Lenny Abrahamson · 2015 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Room (2015) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

93% Editorial Rating

92% Audience snapshot · excluded

86 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

8.1 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 58m
Cast: Brie Larson , Jacob Tremblay , Joan Allen , Sean Bridgers , Tom McCamus , William H. Macy , Cas Anvar , Amanda Brugel , Wendy Crewson , Joe Pingue
Streaming: HBO Max, Cinemax
Country: Canada
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Room (2015)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max
Cinemax

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Room by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Lionsgate Play
Japan	U-NEXT
Turkey	MUBI, TV+
United Arab Emirates	Shahid
United Kingdom	Netflix, StudioCanal Presents
United States	HBO Max, Cinemax

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
IMDb users score it 8.1/10.
Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick

Not ideal for

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Is Room worth watching?

Yes — Room earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Room — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2015. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Room about?

Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.

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