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The Room Next Door
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar. With Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Ingrid and Martha 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIngrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha beca…
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Release snapshot for The Room Next Door.
MoviHero lists October 7, 2024 as the release date for The Room Next Door. Pedro Almodóvar is the listed director. The listed cast includes Julianne Moore as Ingrid, Tilda Swinton as Martha / Michelle, John Turturro as Damian, Alessandro Nivola as Policeman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 7, 2024
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorPedro Almodóvar
CastJulianne Moore as Ingrid, Tilda Swinton as Martha / Michelle, John Turturro as Damian, Alessandro Nivola as Policeman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Room Next Door runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 734 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Successful writer "Ingrid" (Julianne Moore) is signing some books when one of her friends informs her that old pal "Martha" (Tilda Swinton) is suffering from…”
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“To live or to die is a decision many of us are probably reluctant to address.”
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“The Room Next Door (2024) Directed by Pedro Almodóvar This may be the first Pedro Almodóvar film that really disappointed me.”
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