The Roses OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman's black comedy

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman's scathing black comedy The Roses will officially release in India on OTT. The film will premiere on the JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) platform on November 20, 2025, and offers a contemporary take on the traditional story of a divorce.

Inspiration and creative team

The Roses is an updated take on the witty premise of The War of the Roses, a 1981 book by Warren Adler that was famously adapted into a film in 1989. The film is directed by the seasoned comedy filmmaker Jay Roach (Meet the Parents) and written by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, Poor Things). In this 2025 remake, Cumberbatch and Colman play the leads in a marriage that starts off well but quickly descends into a humorous and poisonous cycle of jealousy and hatred between the two seemingly perfect people, Theo and Ivy Rose.

Conflict in The Roses stems from a change in the couple's work dynamics. While Ivy, a rising star in the restaurant industry, watches her dreams soar, Theo, an accomplished architect, watches his career crumble. The couple's struggle to adjust to their new, uneven power dynamic sets up a vicious, spiralling conflict. In a scathing yet darkly comic way, the film examines contemporary issues of ambition, the precariousness of modern marriage, and how modern society defines success and failure.

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Stellar supporting cast

Not only does the film have a terrific main pair, but it also has a stellar supporting ensemble, including Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon, who play the Roses' friends; Allison Janney, who plays Ivy's tough divorce lawyer; and Ncuti Gatwa, who plays a crucial part. The great ensemble promises an incisive and enthralling cinematic experience.

The Roses opened in US theatres on August 29, 2025. It earned a respectable $51 million globally on a projected $30 million budget, despite critics giving the film mixed reviews, which praised the lead performances but noted an odd balance of comedy and dark satire.

Anticipated streaming success

There will likely be a large audience for the film's streaming launch because of its A-list cast and incisive story, even though it did poorly at the box office. The film's move to JioHotstar will provide it to a considerably larger audience in India. Critics have praised the dark comedy for its modern spin on an old tale of marital strife. The creators of the film are optimistic that the film's streaming distribution will attract the anticipated viewership, changing the focus from a traditional divorce to the gradual breakdown of the marriage.

FAQs:

Q: When is The Roses premiering on OTT in India?

A: The film The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, will premiere on the JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) platform in India on November 20, 2025.

Q: What is The Roses movie based on?

A: The Roses is a contemporary reimagining of the 1981 book The War of the Roses by Warren Adler. The book was previously adapted into a famous 1989 film starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.

Q: Who stars as the main couple in The Roses?

A: The film stars Oscar winners Benedict Cumberbatch as Theo Rose, an architect, and Olivia Colman as Ivy Rose, a rising restaurant industry star, whose marriage devolves into a humorous but poisonous conflict.