Overview

• The Jay Roach–directed feature, written by Tony McNamara and starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch, debuted in theaters on August 29.
• Roach and McNamara stress it is a contemporary reimagining rather than a remake of the 1989 The War of the Roses.
• Reviews converge on standout lead performances and sharp dialogue, with many noting a tonally softer, less ferocious approach than the earlier film.
• The screenplay flips the couple’s trajectories, positioning Ivy as a rising restaurateur and Theo as a stay-at-home parent after his career falters.
• Shot in and around Salcombe, Devon, the production doubles for Northern California and features a high-profile ensemble including Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney and Ncuti Gatwa.