The Roses (2025)

6.6R105 minDirector: Jay Roach

2025 film by Jay Roach

The Roses is a 2025 satirical black comedy film directed by Jay Roach from a screenplay by Tony McNamara. It is based on the 1981 novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler, and a reimagining of the 1989 film of the same name. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a successful couple whose seemingly picture-perfect marriage begins falling apart. Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon appear in supporting roles.

The Roses was released in the United States by Searchlight Pictures on August 29, 2025. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $52 million worldwide.

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What is The Roses about?
The Roses (2025) — A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.
Is The Roses based on a true story?
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Is The Roses scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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