Overview

• The dark comedy from Searchlight Pictures opens Aug. 29 and pairs director Jay Roach with writer Tony McNamara, running 105 minutes with an R rating.
• The story follows Ivy and Theo Rose through a reversal of fortunes that strains their marriage, framing modern ambition and domestic labor through sharp, barbed humor.
• Reviewers consistently single out Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch for electric chemistry and precision timing, noting dialogue that snaps with wit.
• Several critiques focus on uneven pacing and an abrupt third-act escalation, with some describing the ending as shockingly bleak and reporting strong audience reactions at early screenings.
• The ensemble includes Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa and others, with a Northern California coastal setting that underscores the couple’s upscale life.