What begins as a loving marriage turns into a devastating divorce for Ivy and Theo Rose. For years, they seemed to be each other’s perfect opposites: he an architect, she a talented chef. Until his career collapses after a spectacular mistake, just as her star begins to rise internationally. The balance that had kept them together for years is upset, and their bond slowly turns into a ruthless power struggle.  

With sharp, vicious dialogue by screenwriter Tony McNamara (The Favourite, Poor Things) and Jay Roach’s unerring direction, a tragicomic battlefield unfolds. Every glass of wine, every well-intentioned word becomes a catalyst for bitterness. The climax is a merciless dinner with friends, after which no sympathy, no belongings and no illusions remain.  

It is a pleasure to see Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch battle it out: two top actors who show how even the most loving partners can turn into monsters. The Roses is witty, painful and razor-sharp – a biting comedy about how love can turn into hate.