Roommates Parent Guide
Raunchy, cringey, and completely ridiculous, this film manages to squeeze in a few sweet moments.
Parent Movie Review
Shy college freshman Devon (Sadie Sandler) worries that university will be just like high school—lonely and overwhelming. All she hopes for is to find at least one good friend. Devon’s wish comes true when she meets Celeste (Chloe East) at freshman orientation, and the two quickly become inseparable. Determined to share college life with her BFF, Devon invites Celeste to move in with her in honors housing.
The living experience grows complicated as differences in their backgrounds begin to surface, leaving Devon picking up the tab more often than she expected. It doesn’t take long for her to realize that she and Celeste have very different ideas of what friendship means, and Celeste may not be who she initially appeared to be. Between navigating classes, figuring out her social standing, and flirting with a cute senior, Michael (Billie Byrke), college is challenging enough for Devon. The last thing she needs is a roommate who might be sabotaging her.
Roommates is ridiculous, far-fetched, extremely inappropriate—and surprisingly entertaining. While it is overloaded with profanity, drug use, and underage drinking, and doesn’t offer much in the way of redeeming value, the film will undoubtedly appeal to its target audience: young viewers who tolerate or enjoy “dumb” humor. Right from the start, the storytelling feels cheesy and a bit cringey: not something I prefer.
That said, Roommates was better than my low expectations, with more genuinely wholesome moments than I anticipated. Amid the absurdity and occasional vulgarity, there are touches of family, love, and connection that give the film a bit more heart than its raunchy vibe suggests.
Directed by Chandler Levack. Starring Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Billy Bryk. Theatrical release April 17, 2026. Updated April 17, 2026About author
Roommates
Rating & Content Info
Why is Roommates rated R? Roommates is rated R by the MPAA for language, sexual content, drug use and underage drinking.
Violence: A person throws bowls at someone’s head. A person holds a flame thrower to someone’s belongings, which triggers a large fire (thankfully with no resulting injuries). Moments of comedic, accidental “slapstick” violence occasionally occur. One character is “outed” by another in a cruel manner.
Sexual Content: Several vulgar jokes and gestures are made throughout the film. Sexual acts are seen taking place without graphic depiction or nudity. A used condom is shown. Both men and women wear clothing with swimsuit level coverage.
Profanity: Numerous mild and moderate terms of profanity are used. There are five sexual expletives and countless terms of deity.
Alcohol / Drug Use: There are several depictions of underage drinking and illegal drug use. Various illegal substances are named and used. Fake IDs are used to enter a bar and obtain drinks. A pregnant woman is seen drinking alcohol.
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