The Spare Room (film)

The Spare Room is a 2008 British psychological thriller film directed by Jennifer Phang, based on the novel of the same name by Helen Garner. The film stars Juliette Lewis, Daniela Nardini, and Anthony Flanagan.

The plot revolves around Dr. Nicola "Nic" Fleming (Nardini), who agrees to let a friend, Marcia (Lewis), stay in her spare room while Marcia undergoes experimental cancer treatment. As Marcia's condition deteriorates, her demanding and erratic behavior puts a strain on Nic's life and relationships, forcing Nic to confront her own limits of compassion and the complexities of end-of-life care. The film explores themes of friendship, illness, isolation, and the emotional toll of caring for someone who is terminally ill.