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When shy college freshman Devon asks cool-girl Celeste to be her roommate, a blossoming friendship quickly spirals into a war of passive aggression.

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ROOMMATES | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Chandler Levack

Writer:

Ceara Jane O'Sullivan, Jimmy Fowlie

Release Date:

2026-04-13

Run Time:

108m

Tagline:

One dorm. Zero boundaries.

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10 THE SUMMARY Devon is a timid college freshman at Walton University who arrives on campus with one goal: find a "ride-or-die" best friend. She thinks she’s found her match in Celeste, a charismatic, kombucha-sipping firecracker who seems like the perfect "yin" to Devon’s shy "yang." But as the first semester of doom-scrolling and dorm-room drama unfolds, the blossoming friendship spirals into a war of passive-aggression and social sabotage. Framed by a heightened, quasi-ironic narration from the college dean, it’s a "war of the roses" for the Gen Z era, exploring how quickly a bond can turn toxic when you're forced to share ten square feet of living space. THE PROS This is a 6/10 because Sadie Sandler and Chloe East have fantastic chemistry that carries the film through its messier moments. Sadie Sandler continues her streak of grounded, relatable performances, while Chloe East is a standout as the increasingly volatile Celeste. It hits the mark as a "cringe-comedy" because it perfectly captures those specific, toe-curling indignities of being nineteen and trying to be "cool." It’s a winner for its sharp observations on modern social mechanics—the way a single text or a misplaced polaroid can end a friendship—and it boasts a killer supporting cast including Natasha Lyonne and Steve Buscemi. The final act, though absolutely bonkers, manages to subvert the usual "happy ending" tropes of the genre with a burst of anarchic energy. THE CONS It misses a higher rating because it’s a bit of a "stylistic car crash." It settles at a 6 because the framing device—the dean (Sarah Sherman) narrating the story—frequently kills the momentum, feeling like a series of SNL sketches stitched onto a more grounded movie. It misses the mark because it suffers from a major identity crisis; it wants to be a biting, class-conscious satire one minute and a broad, "exploding turkey" Happy Madison comedy the next. While director Chandler Levack brings some clever flourishes, the script often falls into familiar traps, making it feel "competent and confined" rather than genuinely groundbreaking. THE VERDICT A solid 6/10. It is a charming, if slightly disjointed, college comedy that’s worth a watch for the lead performances alone. It isn't a 7 or 8 because the inconsistent tone and intrusive narration prevent it from reaching "classic" status. If you’ve ever had a roommate from hell or just want to see the latest evolution of the Sandler cinematic universe, it’s a total winner for a Friday night in. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Family Affair: This marks another major collaboration for the Sandler family, with Sadie taking the lead this time under her father's Happy Madison banner. Many of the supporting "adult" roles are filled by Adam’s long-time friends, including Steve Buscemi and Janeane Garofalo.• High-End Hobbies: To prepare for her role as an architectural design student, Sadie Sandler spent time on actual college campuses sketching buildings. Meanwhile, Chloe East leaned into her character’s privileged "wellness" obsession by reportedly trying every brand of kombucha available on the East Coast.• Real-World Inspiration: Director Chandler Levack has stated the film was influenced by the pandemic-era shift in social education, where a generation of students arrived at college with high "phone addiction" and zero experience in setting real-life boundaries with peers. THE VIBE Like a cramped dorm room that smells like cheap lavender spray and unwashed laundry. It’s awkward, neon-lit, and uncomfortably relatable. It makes you want to move into a single-person flat, delete your social media, and realize that some "best friends" are better off as strangers.

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ROOMMATES | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Admin
- 22 April 2026 at 2:44 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10
THE SUMMARY
Devon is a timid college freshman at Walton University who arrives on campus with one goal: find a “ride-or-die” best friend. She thinks she’s found her match in Celeste, a charismatic, kombucha-sipping firecracker who seems like the perfect “yin” to Devon’s shy “yang.” But as the first semester of doom-scrolling and dorm-room drama unfolds, the blossoming friendship spirals into a war of passive-aggression and social sabotage. Framed by a heightened, quasi-ironic narration from the college dean, it’s a “war of the roses” for the Gen Z era, exploring how quickly a bond can turn toxic when you’re forced to share ten square feet of living space.
THE PROS
This is a 6/10 because Sadie Sandler and Chloe East have fantastic chemistry that carries the film through its messier moments. Sadie Sandler continues her streak of grounded, relatable performances, while Chloe East is a standout as the increasingly volatile Celeste. It hits the mark as a “cringe-comedy” because it perfectly captures those specific, toe-curling indignities of being nineteen and trying to be “cool.” It’s a winner for its sharp observations on modern social mechanics—the way a single text or a misplaced polaroid can end a friendship—and it boasts a killer supporting cast including Natasha Lyonne and Steve Buscemi. The final act, though absolutely bonkers, manages to subvert the usual “happy ending” tropes of the genre with a burst of anarchic energy.
THE CONS
It misses a higher rating because it’s a bit of a “stylistic car crash.” It settles at a 6 because the framing device—the dean (Sarah Sherman) narrating the story—frequently kills the momentum, feeling like a series of SNL sketches stitched onto a more grounded movie. It misses the mark because it suffers from a major identity crisis; it wants to be a biting, class-conscious satire one minute and a broad, “exploding turkey” Happy Madison comedy the next. While director Chandler Levack brings some clever flourishes, the script often falls into familiar traps, making it feel “competent and confined” rather than genuinely groundbreaking.
THE VERDICT
A solid 6/10. It is a charming, if slightly disjointed, college comedy that’s worth a watch for the lead performances alone. It isn’t a 7 or 8 because the inconsistent tone and intrusive narration prevent it from reaching “classic” status. If you’ve ever had a roommate from hell or just want to see the latest evolution of the Sandler cinematic universe, it’s a total winner for a Friday night in.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Family Affair: This marks another major collaboration for the Sandler family, with Sadie taking the lead this time under her father’s Happy Madison banner. Many of the supporting “adult” roles are filled by Adam’s long-time friends, including Steve Buscemi and Janeane Garofalo.
• High-End Hobbies: To prepare for her role as an architectural design student, Sadie Sandler spent time on actual college campuses sketching buildings. Meanwhile, Chloe East leaned into her character’s privileged “wellness” obsession by reportedly trying every brand of kombucha available on the East Coast.
• Real-World Inspiration: Director Chandler Levack has stated the film was influenced by the pandemic-era shift in social education, where a generation of students arrived at college with high “phone addiction” and zero experience in setting real-life boundaries with peers.
THE VIBE
Like a cramped dorm room that smells like cheap lavender spray and unwashed laundry. It’s awkward, neon-lit, and uncomfortably relatable. It makes you want to move into a single-person flat, delete your social media, and realize that some “best friends” are better off as strangers.

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