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Cumberbatch, Colman Clash in Hilarious Divorce Battle
22 Nov
Summary
- Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star as a couple fighting over their home.
- The film is based on Warren Adler's 1981 novel and a previous 1989 movie.
- It streams on Hulu in November and Disney+ in December 2025.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman headline "The Roses," a new comedy from director Jay Roach. The film follows Theo (Cumberbatch) and Ivy Rose (Colman) as their seemingly happy marriage disintegrates into a fierce divorce battle, primarily focused on retaining control of their family home. Theo's envy escalates when his wife's restaurant career flourishes after he loses his job, pushing them to extreme measures.
The star-studded cast includes Saturday Night Live alumni Kate McKinnon and Andy Samberg, Academy Award winner Allison Janney, and Ncuti Gatwa. McKinnon plays the wife of Samberg, who portrays Theo's divorce lawyer. Gatwa appears as the manager of Ivy's restaurant, and Janney is Ivy's high-priced attorney.
Inspired by Warren Adler's 1981 novel "The War of the Roses" and its 1989 film adaptation, screenwriter Tony McNamara crafted a fresh narrative. "The Roses" began streaming on Hulu in November 2025 and will arrive on Disney+ on December 3, 2025, with DVD and Blu-ray releases also planned.
