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The War of the Roses

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Why people love it

People revisit The War of the Roses for the same reason it broke through in 1989: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Danny DeVito 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 56m · ★ 6.9

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  1. 96match

    1.Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

    7.3 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.The Proposal (2009)

    7.1 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, The Proposal (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.The Lobster (2015)

    7.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, The Lobster (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.The One I Love (2014)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, The One I Love (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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    • AMC+
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.The Roses (2025)

    6.7 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, The Roses (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  6. 86match

    6.Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  7. 84match

    7.Melinda and Melinda (2004)

    6.2 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, Melinda and Melinda (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    8.Husbands and Wives (1992)

    7.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, Husbands and Wives (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.The Godfather (1972)

    8.7 · Drama · Crime · 2h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, The Godfather (1972) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.The Godfather Part III (1990)

    7.4 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If The War of the Roses clicked for you, The Godfather Part III (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The War of the Roses?
Try Crazy, Stupid, Love., The Proposal, The Lobster—each shares DNA with The War of the Roses while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The War of the Roses?
The War of the Roses (1989) 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 War of the Roses worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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