Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses, a biting reimagining of the cult classic The War of the Roses, is now playing in cinemas across the Philippines. Fronted by powerhouse performances from Academy Award® and Emmy® winner Olivia Colman and Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, the film reexamines the illusion of a perfect marriage—only to watch it unravel into a savage battle of ego, resentment, and ambition.

Searchlight Pictures' 'The Roses' Now Showing in PH Cinemas
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Read review of Searchlight Pictures’ “The Roses” here.

Directed by Jay Roach, The Roses walks a fine line between satire and emotional thriller, peeling back the layers of domestic life with sharp precision. “It’s basically real life,” Roach explains. “I often use humor to navigate tough moments, and I think people in relationships who can joke and tease their way through awkward or tense situations show signs of a healthy bond. But this film explores how that love language can turn from teasing to outright attack—and sometimes, it’s hard to tell the difference.”

Written by Academy Award® and Emmy® nominee Tony McNamara, the screenplay updates the gender dynamics of the 1989 original and raises the emotional stakes. The result is a modern, layered take on love, conflict, and the thin line between both.

Colman and Cumberbatch are joined by a strong supporting cast, including Emmy® winner Andy Samberg, Academy Award® winner Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Ncuti Gatwa, Sunita Mani, Zoë Chao, Jamie Demetriou, and multiple Emmy® winner Kate McKinnon.

Earning early acclaim and award-season buzz, The Roses delivers more than just laughs. It’s a wickedly funny, painfully relatable look at what happens when love turns competitive—and no one’s willing to back down.

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