IMDb 5.2 2010 HD

Housemates

Housemates

2010
5 min NR USA
1.333 / 10
5.2 IMDB

Aashiq, an Australian born Muslim man in his 20's lives a great life, sharing his home with best friend Aly and his lover David. There's just one thing…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Lee Matthews

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Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Apr 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Housemates’ delves into the personal territory of a young Australian man, Aashiq, who must reconcile his present life with a significant revelation for his mother. The film sketches a picture of a fulfilling existence shared with his best…

S
Sebastian Croft
Apr 28, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'Housemates', the central premise of a young man preparing to come out to his mother forms the narrative backbone. Aashiq’s life, shared with his close companions, is presented as outwardly stable, yet the internal pressure to disclose…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘Housemates’ is a tender and insightful look at the intersection of love, friendship, and identity. The Australian setting provides a familiar backdrop for Aashiq’s journey as he contemplates revealing his truth to his mother. The film excels in…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This domestic drama, 'Housemates', presents a relatable scenario: the internal conflict of coming out to one’s family. Aashiq, the protagonist, shares his life with his best friend and partner, but the unspoken truth to his mother creates a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Housemates’ offers a quiet yet potent exploration of familial duty and personal truth. The narrative centres on Aashiq, an Australian man whose comfortable life with his friends and lover is overshadowed by the looming prospect of revealing his…

FAQs

The film explicitly mentions Aashiq as an Australian-born Muslim man, indicating that cultural and religious backgrounds are likely to be integral to the narrative. The challenges he faces in coming out to his mother may be influenced by these aspects of his identity and the potential perceptions within his community and family.