The Roses

Ivy and Theo Rose look like the kind of couple everyone's jealous of: solid careers, a warm home, and kids who seem to thrive. On the surface they're comfortable, but things shift as Theo's professional life goes downhill while Ivy's opportunities start to multiply. Small slights and competitiveness creep into everyday moments, turning routine dinners and school runs into battlegrounds of pride and insecurity. The film treats those ruptures with a mix of humor and seriousness, following how two people who once fit together easily try to renegotiate who they are, who they want to be, and what success should mean for their family.

Released in 2025, the movie was directed by Jay Roach and comes from creators Warren Adler and Tony McNamara. The cast leans on strong comic and dramatic instincts, led by Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch, with Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, and Belinda Bromilow in supporting roles.

At the box office the film posted moderate returns, driven by adult audiences and strong word of mouth in urban markets. It wasn't a blockbuster smash, but its steady ticket sales reflected interest in its stars and its blend of comedy and domestic drama.

Audiences and critics gave mixed to generally favorable responses, reflected in a vote average around 6.7 out of 10 from nearly 500 voters. Reviewers singled out Colman and Cumberbatch for their chemistry and timing, and many appreciated director Roach's lighter touch when the script turns sharp. Some critics wanted a deeper payoff, while others liked the film's refusal to neatly resolve every tension.

Conversations after the release often focused on career and marriage roles, especially how ambition and resentment can creep into long partnerships. Certain scenes and character beats sparked online discussion about modern family expectations, and performers' turns on the tricky tonal shifts made the film a frequent topic on social feeds and late-night commentary.