The making of the cult classic film The Room. Year 2017 Theatrical Release 2017 12 08 Video Release 2018 03 13 Studio A24 Films Genre Comedy MPAA Rating R CARA language throughout and some sexuality/nudity Color Color Runtime 98 Animated Live Action Full Synopsis With The Disaster Artist, James Franco transforms the tragicomic true story of aspiring filmmaker and infamous Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau an artist whose passion was as sincere as his methods were questionable into a celebration of friendship, artistic expression, and dreams pursued against insurmountable odds. Based on Greg Sestero's best selling tell all about the making of Tommy's cult classic disasterpiece The Room The Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made , The Disaster Artist is a hilarious and welcome reminder that there is more than one way to become a legend and no limit to what you can achieve when you have absolutely no idea what you're doing. Director James Franco Cast James Franco; James Franco; Zac Efron; Zoey Deutch; Dylan Minnette; Alison Brie; Lizzy Caplan; Bryan Cranston; Kristen Bell; Sharon Stone; Dave Franco