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Why people love it

People revisit The Roses for the same reason it broke through in 2025: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Jay Roach keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Through My Window: Across the Sea (2023)

    6.5 · Romance · Drama · Comedy · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    Through My Window: Across the Sea (2023) is the kind of film The Roses fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The comedy overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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  2. 94match

    2.You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)

    5.9 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger shares The Roses's gift for comedy — the 2010 film delivers drama without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    3.The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)

    6.8 · Drama · History · Comedy · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Roses compelling — the comedy, the drama — shows up in The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    4.Uncorked (2020)

    6.1 · Drama · Comedy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    The comedy energy of The Roses is alive in Uncorked (2020), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • Netflix
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    5.Which Brings Me to You (2023)

    6.2 · Romance · Comedy · Drama · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    Which Brings Me to You (2023) operates in the same comedy as The Roses, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • Hulu
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    6.2 States (2014)

    6.5 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 2h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    2 States (2014) belongs to the same conversation as The Roses — both anchor their comedy in drama emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    7.Hello I Must Be Going (2012)

    5.9 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Roses's comedy stayed with you, Hello I Must Be Going (2012) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The drama through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    8.Jack Goes Boating (2010)

    6.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Roses excels in comedy, Jack Goes Boating (2010) doubles down on drama to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    9.Author! Author! (1982)

    5.9 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    Author! Author! (1982) is the natural next step after The Roses: same comedy DNA, different perspective. The funny streak and drama elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    10.One Day (2011)

    7.4 · Drama · Romance · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Roses who respond to its drama will find One Day (2011) immediately familiar. Both films share a romance sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Roses?
Try Through My Window: Across the Sea, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, The Man Who Invented Christmas—each shares DNA with The Roses while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Roses?
The Roses (2025) is best described as Comedy, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Roses worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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