Room
A little boy is held captive in a room with his mother since his birth, so he has never known the world outside.
Directed by Lenny Abrahamson · Drama · Thriller · 118 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Lenny Abrahamson
Studio
N/A
Release
22 Jan 2016
Runtime
118 min
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5-year-old who is looked after by his loving and devoted mother. Like any good mother, Ma dedicates herself to keeping Jack happy and safe, nurturing him with warmth and love and doing typical things like playing games and telling stories. Their life, however, is anything but typical--they are trapped--confined to a 10-by-10-foot space that Ma has euphemistically named Room. Ma has created a whole universe for Jack within Room, and she will stop at nothing to ensure that, even in this treacherous environment, Jack is able to live a complete and fulfilling life. But as Jack's curiosity about their situation grows, and Ma's resilience reaches its breaking point, they enact a risky plan to escape, ultimately bringing them face-to-face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet: the real world.
Cast & Characters
Joy "Ma" Newsome, a 24-year-old young woman who was held captive for seven years in "Room" by Old Nick
Brie Larson
Jack Newsome, Ma's 5-year-old son
Jacob Tremblay
Old Nick
Sean Bridgers
Nancy Newsome, Ma's own mother and Jack's grandmother
Joan Allen
Robert Newsome, Ma's father and Jack's grandfather
William H. Macy
Leo
Tom McCamus
Dr. Mittal
Cas Anvar
Officer Parker
Amanda Brugel
Talk Show Hostess
Wendy Crewson
Officer Tom Grabowski
Joe Pingue
Reporter #2}}
Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $13.0M, Room has grossed $35.4M worldwide — about 2.7x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Emma Donoghue wrote the screenplay for the film before the novel was published.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Lenny Abrahamson read a 10-page fan letter from Emma Donoghue, which convinced him to direct the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Emma Watson, Rooney Mara, Shailene Woodley and Mia Wasikowska were considered for the role of Joy before Brie Larson was cast.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Room holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (477,769 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (477,769 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Room's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Room holds a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Room's IMDb rating?+
Room has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 477,769 votes.
What is Room's Metacritic score?+
Room has a Metascore of 86/100 on Metacritic.
Is Room good? What are critics saying?+
Room holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (477,769 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Room?+
Room has a runtime of 118 min.
Who directed Room?+
Room was directed by Lenny Abrahamson.
Where can I watch Room?+
Room is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Netflix, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, BFI Player, Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Room" is largely positive, with many praising the film's powerful story, strong performances from Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay, and its thought-provoking exploration of captivity and survival. Some critics also noted that the movie can be emotionally intense and may leave viewers feeling "rushed," but overall the film received positive reviews.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
> Discovering a whole new world beyond the 4 walls. We all know the German folk tale 'Rupanzel', and this is a similar kind with entirely different motive. All the above it is not a fairy tale set in the medieval period, but inspired by many real events of the present era. A coup…
Reno · 9/10"I want a different story!" That line and the scene it's taken from is quintessential to what this movie is about — at least to me. To me, this is so much **not** about being abducted and trapped in a room but about the apparent pointlessness of being, about coming to terms with…
Horseface · 9/10Jacob Tremblay is really good in this curious, and slightly claustrophobic, tale of a young lad "Jack" who lives with his doting "Ma" (Brie Larson). Nothing odd about that, you might think - well, except for the fact that thus far in his short life, "Jack" has never actually left…
CinemaSerf · 7/10Adapted from Emma Donoghue’s novel, Room tells a harrowing yet powerful story of captivity and survival, brought to life through compelling performances by Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay. While the emotional depth in the confined space feels rushed, the film finds its strength af…
Alunauwie · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
That child is a phenomenal actor... had me feeling all emotional and shit... I wish him all the best in his young acting career
@s.p_444 · 9737 likesA couple lines I remember well: "I'm not a good ma." "But you're ma".
@Rogue849 · 969 likesFor the first half of the movie Room didn't seem so small, but it's crazy how veryyy small it looked when they went back at the end to say goodbye. Ma was so strong to be able to raise Jack in such captivity and try to give him a normal life. This movie was so touching.
@angellll357 · 2580 likesdon't worry jack, your mom is currently in space as Captain Marvel
@elisasuprianti496 · 1072 likesthe trailer shows so much because it's not about how they get out it's about the recovery and life after
@QgabrieleQ · 5254 likesThe scene where she's interviewed by a TV station interviewer pissed me off. I mean c'mon asking her why she didn't getting out sooner and stuff; hello... she was held captive and was threatened by an evil man!
@northstarastrology3954 · 5087 likesThe boy that played Jack was so amazing, love the movie, it's so touching and beautiful, Jack is her strength and she is his, they kept each other strong during their captivity by that wacko
@MG123BLD · 2183 likesI can't be the only one who was SOO tense and nervous when they did their escape. I thought it was gonna fail and they were gonna be killed
@Quetzal_ · 4147 likes
