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Sadie Sandler Shines in Netflix's College Comedy 'Roommates'

3/12/2026

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Sadie Sandler, the film's star, stars in the Netflix comedy Roommates, which debuts April 17.
The story follows Devon, a college freshman, as she navigates dorm life with her carefree roommate Celeste.
Directed by Chandler Levack, the film explores the emotional transition of starting college, a theme Levack says is underrepresented in coming-of-age films.
The cast includes Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, and others, with Adam Sandler producing alongside Tim Herlihy.

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Story summary

Sadie Sandler, the film's star, stars in the Netflix comedy Roommates, which debuts April 17.
The story follows Devon, a college freshman, as she navigates dorm life with her carefree roommate Celeste.
Directed by Chandler Levack, the film explores the emotional transition of starting college, a theme Levack says is underrepresented in coming-of-age films.
The cast includes Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, and others, with Adam Sandler producing alongside Tim Herlihy.