The Roses Is A Story About Love, Ambition & Hilarious Pettiness

Everything you need to know about the movie The Roses

Ivy and Theo seem to have it all: a loving marriage, high-flying careers, and perfect kids. But once their comfortable status quo starts to shift, their fragile domestic bliss begins to crumble. In The Roses, Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch lead an ensemble cast as we witness an idyllic family home transform into a battleground. Scroll to find out what the movie is about, who is in it, and how to watch.

What is The Roses about?

The Roses follows married couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo Rose (Benedict Cumberbatch) as their harmonious life takes a tumble when Theo's career nosedives just as Ivy's takes off. This turning of the tables becomes the catalyst for an increasingly intense domestic cold war in this darkly witty comedy that paints a messy picture of modern relationships.

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Where can I watch The Roses? 

The Roses is streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.*

Is The Roses a remake of The War of the Roses?

Yes, The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 film, The War of the Roses. Both movies are based on Warren Adler's 1981 novel, also titled The War of the Roses. However, you don’t need any knowledge of the book or original movie to enjoy this new take on the story.

Who’s in the cast of The Roses?

• Olivia Colman plays Ivy Rose

• Benedict Cumberbatch plays Theo Rose

• Andy Samberg plays Barry

• Kate McKinnon plays Amy

• Allison Janney plays Eleanor

• Belinda Bromilow plays Janice

• Sunita Mani plays Jane

• Ncuti Gatwa plays Jeffrey

• Jamie Demetriou plays Rory

• Zoë Chao plays Sally

Who is behind The Roses?

Jay Roach (Meet the Parents) directed the movie, and Tony McNamara (Poor Things) wrote the screenplay.

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