Roommates

This comedy-drama explores the evolving relationship between an eccentric older man and his grandson, Michael. After the boy lost his parents, his grandfather took him in and raised him. Years later, the two find themselves living under one roof again. The grandfather's stubborn personality and unpredictable behavior create tension within the household, particularly as he attempts to interfere with Michael's relationship with a woman named Beth. Through these conflicts, the family begins to recognize the elderly man's essential role in their lives.

Directed by Peter Yates, this production was the 13th of 13 films he directed, following An Innocent Man from 1989. The movie features a cast including Peter Falk, D.B. Sweeney, Julianne Moore, and Ellen Burstyn. Produced by Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, and Nomura Babcock & Brown, the film had a budget of 22 million USD but earned 12 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Reception for the film was mixed. It holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 2,100 votes and 5.7/10 on TMDB from 32 votes. These audience scores are higher than the rating provided by film critics, which stands at 4.8/10 from 13 reviews.