Roommates

"Some people talk. Some people listen. When you're 107 and going strong, you do whatever you want."

Mar 3 1995 PG 1h 48m
Comedy, Drama

An elderly, yet young-at-heart man, moves in with his grandson, and both their lives turn upside-down.

Plot

Michael Holeczak has a most unusual roommate, his grandfather, Rocky. Now Rocky's a bit strange but loves Michael and only has his best interest. Michael would live with Rocky after his parents died. Michael would grow up go to school, become a doctor, Rocky would live alone abut when Rocky's about to be thrown out and placed in a retirement home, he refuses. Michael then takes him in. They would stay together even when Michael got married and had a family. And Rocky would always be there for Michael and Michael for him.

Written by

Max Apple, Stephen Metcalfe

Directed by

Peter Yates

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Nomura Babcock & Brown, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,144
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA