Director: Jay Roach

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney

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.

Cast & crew

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.

Where & how to watch

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.