The Roses is a 2025 British-American comedy-drama directed by Jay Roach, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a high-achieving couple whose enviable life begins to crack when his career ambitions collapse — and years of suppressed rivalry surface with sharp, darkly comic results.
What is The Roses about?
On the surface, this couple seems to have everything: a polished home, social standing, and mutual admiration. But when the husband's long-pursued professional goal falls apart, the careful performance they have maintained for years starts to unravel. Old grievances, competing ambitions, and buried resentments come flooding back, turning domestic life into a battlefield of wit and wounded pride. The film follows how two intelligent, strong-willed people who genuinely love each other can simultaneously want the very best and worst for one another. It is a sharp-tongued portrait of a marriage tested by failure and ego, with moments of genuine warmth cutting through the comedy.
About the cast
Jay Roach, the director known for his work across both broad comedy and political drama, brings a precise comic sensibility to the material. Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a performance that balances charm with vulnerability, while Olivia Colman — one of Britain's most celebrated actors — brings her trademark blend of warmth and quiet devastation. Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, Sunita Mani, and Ncuti Gatwa round out an unusually stacked ensemble.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, The Roses offers something genuinely rare: a star-driven, dialogue-rich comedy-drama about the private negotiations inside a long-term partnership. The genre has a deep tradition for Iranian audiences — stories of couples navigating ambition, pride, and love have always resonated in Persian cinema and literature. This film brings that emotional register to a British-American setting with a stellar cast and a sense of humour that translates well across cultures. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible whether you prefer to watch in Farsi or follow along in the original English.
Watching The Roses on Ktime
The Roses is available on K-Time with both Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.