The Roses (film)

The Roses
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJay Roach
Screenplay byTony McNamara
Based onThe War of the Roses
by Warren Adler
Produced by
  • Adam Ackland
  • Leah Clarke
  • Ed Sinclair
  • Tom Carver
  • Jay Roach
  • Michelle Graham
Starring
CinematographyFlorian Hoffmeister
Edited byJon Poll
Music byTheodore Shapiro
Production
companies
  • South of the River Pictures
  • SunnyMarch
  • Delirious Media
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Release dates
  • August 29, 2025 (2025-08-29) (United States and United Kingdom)
Running time
105 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million
Box office$52 million

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 its self-titled 1989 film. 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.