The Room Next Door

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The Room Next Door

PG-13

2025

1h 46m

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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Nicolas Rapold

Sight & Sound

Dec 18

This time, Almodóvar’s cinema creates a space for us to collect our thoughts about what awaits in the big room next door.

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Namrata Joshi

The New Indian Express

05/13/2025

...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.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

02/11/2025

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

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Leandro Ariel Porcelli

Cinéfilo Serial

Mar 31

9/10

An engaging drama about a difficult topic that explores the weight of finding one's role in the difficult task of being there for someone's own struggle. [Full review in Spanish]

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Nicolás Medina

Peliplat

Dec 4

7/10

Once again, Almodóvar proves himself a master at exploring human emotions, inviting us to reflect on life, death, and everything that happens in between. [Full review in Spanish]

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Henry Wong

Esquire UK

Sep 22

Even the seasons are off in this movie, with snow falling in the wrong months: evidence of a climate in crisis or simply one of Almodóvar’s whims? Whatever the answer, it looks damn good. No wonder Martha and Ingrid want to stick around.

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Gary G

02/23/2025

An important look at death with dignity..

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H H

02/03/2025

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.

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jennifer s

01/28/2025

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

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Marina

01/27/2025

It touches on very important existential issues.

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Fabrizio R

01/27/2025

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

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Tracy S

01/27/2025

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.

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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 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1