Roommates
The brief
Director Chandler Levack turns dorm room toxicity into cringe comedy gold, watching two college freshmen weaponize everything from dirty dishes to borrowed sweaters. Sadie Sandler brings surprising bite as the insecure Devon, while Chloe East nails the specific brand of performative confidence that makes you want to scream. The escalating passive-aggressive warfare feels painfully real - you'll recognize every petty slight and unspoken grudge from your own worst living situations. Perfect for anyone who survived terrible roommates or loved the uncomfortable friendship dynamics in Eighth Grade.
The verdict
If you have a high tolerance for cringe comedy and enjoy painfully accurate depictions of toxic friendships, this is a sharp and uncomfortably funny watch that nails the specific hell of bad roommate dynamics. If you prefer feel-good comedies or get secondhand embarrassment easily, you'll likely find the escalating passive-aggressive warfare too awkward and mean-spirited to enjoy.
Watch with
- 👥 College friends who survived bad roommates
- 👫 Anyone who loves uncomfortable comedy
- ⚠️ Those sensitive to social cringe may struggle
Heads up
- Intense psychological manipulation between friends (moderate)
- Sustained emotional bullying and gaslighting (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Chandler Levack
- Cast
- Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Billy Bryk, Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, Aidan Langford
Official synopsis
When college freshman Devon asks cool, confident Celeste to be her roommate, a blossoming friendship quickly
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Swapped (2026)
Both explore friendship dynamics shifting into tension and identity confusion.
