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The Roses: Review

The Roses is a 2025 satirical black comedy film directed by Jay Roach from a screenplay by Tony McNamara. It is loosely based on the 1981 novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler, and a reimagining of the 1989 film. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a successful couple whose seemingly pitch-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 has received mixed reviews from critics, and has grossed $46 million worldwide.

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