The Room Next Door Review (2024) — 71% Celluloid Score
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · 2024 ·
Is The Room Next Door worth watching?
Yes. The Room Next Door (2024) earns a 71% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (78%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as La habitación de al lado La Chambre d'à côté O Quarto ao Lado ザ・ルーム・ネクスト・ドア 룸 넥스트 도어 隔壁的房间 隔壁的房間 Yandaki Oda
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Hulu
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Where to watch The Room Next Door by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United States | Hulu |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (78/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (71/100).
- Celluloid Score 71% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Room Next Door worth watching?
Yes — The Room Next Door earns a 71% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
The Room Next Door — Golden Lion at Venice 2024. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (78%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).
What is The Room Next Door about?
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
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The Room Next Door: frequently asked questions
Is The Room Next Door worth watching?
Yes. The Room Next Door (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 71%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Room Next Door?
In the United States, The Room Next Door streams on Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in Pakistan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Room Next Door?
The Room Next Door runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
What is The Room Next Door rated?
The Room Next Door is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, M18 in Singapore and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Room Next Door?
The Room Next Door is directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, Alessandro Nivola, Juan Diego Botto.
What is the Metascore for The Room Next Door?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Room Next Door is 71 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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