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The Room Next Door

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The Room Next Door

PG-13

Released Jan 17

1h 47m

Drama

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Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) 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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Critics Consensus

Anchored by a pair of terrific performances swathed in vivid colors, Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar's English-language feature debut attests to his universal fluency in provocative filmmaking.

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Namrata Joshi

The New Indian Express

...The Room Next Door is perhaps [Pedro Almodovar’s] most inspirational film that talks about the power of positivity in the bleakest of times, of holding on to that one open window when all the doors appear to be getting closed.

May 13, 2025

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It is quite lovely in all the ways a Pedro Almodóvar movie can be. Striking and strange.

Feb 11, 2025

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Fortunately, the film has as its leads Swinton and Moore, two of the most accomplished actors going. It’s a pleasure seeing them on screen together.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 16, 2025

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Ernesto Diezmartinez

Letras Libres

The Spanish director's latest film is packed with cinematic references and homages, but it's not just cinema: it's a subversive story of friendship and communion.[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/4

Apr 30, 2025

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Robert W. Butler

Butler's Cinema Scene

Almodovar is known for his wonderful wackiness, his camp sensibilities and his deep appreciation of over-the-top melodrama. None of which is in evidence here. Even Almodovar’s visual panache has been muted as if intimidated by the grim subject matter.

Rated: C+

Apr 29, 2025

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Heidy Morales

Hye's Musings

'The Room Next Door' talks about a friendship rekindled by the two main female characters, which becomes a relationship similar to romantic love, but without love’s inconveniences. The film also leaves us with thoughts about death and dying...

Apr 25, 2025

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Gary G

An important look at death with dignity..

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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H H

Its a beautiful movie to look at, but the acting felt like workshop theater rehearsals and never rang true. I gave two stars for 1) the design and styling and 2) there were a few scenes that were thought-provoking.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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jennifer s

Great acting. Was worried it would be super sad and it was a great story of friendship

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Marina

It touches on very important existential issues.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Fabrizio R

Excellent movie.... The acting, the storyline and the direction are phenomenal...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Tracy S

Funny moments, heartfelt story acted out superbly. A little slow in the beginning, but then blossomed into a relatable storyline. Loved it. The dialog was insane! Can't imagine the effort these brilliant actors put into their craft.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Synopsis

Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) 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.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Producer: Agustín Almodóvar
Screenwriter: Pedro Almodóvar
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Washington Square Films, Movistar Plus+, El Deseo
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Some Sexual References|Thematic Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 17, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 18, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.5M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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