The Roses (2025)
A razor-sharp dark comedy about a perfect marriage that becomes the ultimate battleground — starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Roses - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Roses
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Jay Roach
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Spanish, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 27, 2025 (Belgium), August 29, 2025 (United States - R), August 29, 2025 (Canada), August 29, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), August 28, 2025 (Germany - 12), August 27, 2025 (France - 12), August 29, 2025 (India - A), September 4, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), August 28, 2025 (Brazil - 16), August 28, 2025 (Mexico - B-15), August 27, 2025 (Italy), August 29, 2025 (Spain - 12), September 17, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Państwo Rose (PL), Güller (TR), 玫瑰 (CN), Rózsák háborúja (HU), Rouzovi (RS), La Guerre des Rose (FR), Güllər (AZ), Ροουζ εναντίον Ροουζ (GR)
- Production Companies: Searchlight Pictures, South of the River Pictures, SunnyMarch, Delirious Media
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
The Roses - Plot
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.
The Roses - Trailer
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This marriage ain’t big enough for the both of them.
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The Roses - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jay Roach
Main Cast
- Olivia Colman
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Andy Samberg
- Kate McKinnon
- Belinda Bromilow
- Ncuti Gatwa
- Sunita Mani
- Zoë Chao
- Jamie Demetriou
- Allison Janney
Writers
- Tony McNamara
Producers
- Jay Roach
- Ed Sinclair
- Adam Ackland
- Tom Carver
- Michelle Graham
The Roses - FAQs
Is The Roses a remake of an older film?
Yes, The Roses is a remake of the 1989 black comedy The War of the Roses, itself based on Warren Adler’s novel. This updated version reimagines the story of a crumbling marriage turned all-out war, with a fresh cast and a contemporary sensibility while keeping the darkly comedic spirit of the original.
Who are the main actors in The Roses?
The Roses features a stellar ensemble led by Olivia Colman as Ivy Rose and Benedict Cumberbatch as Theo Rose. They’re joined by Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Ncuti Gatwa, Allison Janney, Zoë Chao, Sunita Mani, Jamie Demetriou, and Belinda Bromilow.
What is The Roses about?
The Roses follows Ivy and Theo, a seemingly perfect couple whose polished life starts cracking when Theo’s career stalls and Ivy’s ambitions soar. What begins as quiet resentment escalates into a darkly funny battle of wills, skewering the myths of modern marriage and the cost of competing egos.
Does The Roses have a happy ending?
The Roses leans into its dark comedy roots, so don’t expect a tidy, feel-good resolution. Like the 1989 original it’s based on, the film embraces an irreverent, bittersweet tone where the battle between Ivy and Theo pushes well past the point of no return — making the ending as provocative as it is memorable.
Where can you stream The Roses?
You can stream The Roses on Hulu. It’s also available to buy or rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, giving you plenty of options to watch at your own pace.
What is the age rating for The Roses?
The Roses is rated R in the United States, making it intended for adult audiences. Other territories carry similar ratings: a 15 certificate in the UK, 12 in Germany, France, and Spain, MA 15+ in Australia, and 16 in Brazil — reflecting its sharp, mature comedic content.
Who wrote the screenplay for The Roses?
The screenplay for The Roses was written by Tony McNamara, the acclaimed writer behind The Favourite and The Great. His sharp, witty, and often savage voice is a natural fit for a story about a marriage imploding in spectacularly darkly comic fashion.
What are some movies similar to The Roses?
If you enjoy The Roses, you might love Die My Love (2025), Kinds of Kindness (2024), It Ends with Us (2024), Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025), and Is This Thing On? (2025). These films share similar themes of relationship tension, dark humor, and complex emotional dynamics.
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