[2] Brie Larson stars as Joy Newsome,[3] an abducted mother held captive for seven years with her five-year-old son Jack, played by Jacob Tremblay.

[4] Joan Allen, William H. Macy, and Sean Bridgers feature in supporting roles in the film.

[8] The film garnered awards and nominations in a variety of categories with particular praise for its direction, screenplay and the performances of Larson and Tremblay.

Room earned eleven nominations at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards, winning nine including Best Motion Picture, Best Achievement in Direction for Abrahamson, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Tremblay, and Best Actress in a Leading Role for Larson.

[11] At the 88th Academy Awards, Room received four nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Abrahamson and Best Adapted Screenplay for Donoghue.