Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sensual
- intimate
- melancholic
- late night viewing
- arthouse romance night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually accomplished and well acted but divisive, with the artificial, idea-driven script weakening its emotional connection to the characters.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nearly the entire encounter between Alba and Natasha unfolds inside Alba's Rome hotel room over one night.
The relationship develops during a single night before daylight threatens to end the connection.
Alba and Natasha explore their desires, identities, and emotional histories through their intimate encounter.
Julio Medem's authorship combines erotic romance with stylized, idea-driven dramatic presentation.
Films like Room in Rome, and why
The Duke of Burgundy
shared erotic chamber drama, lesbian romance, and intimate overnight encounter structure
Weekend
shared one-room romantic intimacy, emotional disclosure, and art-house sensuality
Blue Is the Warmest Color
shared female-centered erotic romance, psychological vulnerability, and visually stylized melodrama
Movie Details
- Director
- Julio Medem
- Release Date
- 2010-05-07
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (850)
Cast
- Elena Anaya
- Natasha Yarovenko
- Enrico Lo Verso
- Najwa Nimri
- Ander Malles
- Laura Meizoso
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Room in Rome about?
- Over one charged night in Rome, a soon-to-be-married Russian traveler and a charismatic local woman turn a casual hotel-room encounter into an intimate test of desire, trust, and self-discovery.
- What is Room in Rome like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Room in Rome as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Room in Rome violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Room in Rome.
- What did critics think of Room in Rome?
- Critics broadly found the film visually accomplished and well acted but divisive, with the artificial, idea-driven script weakening its emotional connection to the characters.
- Which films are like Room in Rome?
- Films with a similar feel include The Duke of Burgundy, Weekend, and Blue Is the Warmest Color.
- How long is Room in Rome?
- Room in Rome runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Room in Rome?
- In United States, Room in Rome streams on Philo.
