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VoD tips: The sparks are flying!

In the black comedy «The Roses», a personal war breaks out behind the facade of a seemingly perfect couple – see Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch squabbling in the Sunrise Video-on-Demand Store from 16 December. 

Mohan Mani

December 1, 2025 . 2 minutes read

Benedict Cumberbatch in the comedy «The Roses» – available in the VoD Store from 16 December

In 1989, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner got themselves embroiled in a divorce battle in Danny DeVito’s comedy farce «The War of the Roses». The update, «The Roses», brings this story back to life. And especially in the last half hour, the sparks fly and the war of the roses showcases the darkest of humours. You discover that while getting married is easy, being married is anything but. Tragic and comic at the same time. 

Animal action in «The Bad Guys 2» – available now in the VoD Store

After their victory over the guinea-pig villain Professor Marmalade, Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake, Mr Shark and Ms Tarantula have committed themselves to a career on the right side of the law. The «Bad Guys» have become the «Good Guys». But finding a job as an ex-villain is harder than expected. It’s a cool animation comedy. 

X-mas hype in «The Best Christmas Pageant Ever» – available now in the VoD Store

The film version of Barbara Robinson’s book tells the story of the Herdman children, considered the worst kids you could ever imagine. This year, they’re set to perform the lead roles in the church’s Christmas pageant. But instead of a great disaster, a true Christmas miracle occurs. A magical film to watch as a family. 

Love is in the air in «A Big Bold Beautiful Journey» – available in the VoD Store from 18 December

David (Colin Farrell) and Sarah (Margot Robbie) don’t know each other but meet at a mutual friend’s wedding. And because David’s old car is equipped with a strange navigation system, they soon find themselves on an unusual journey. A romantic melodrama with a touch of fantasy and a star-studded cast. 

Poltergeists in «The Conjuring: Last Rites» – available in the VoD Store from 18 December

Their investigations into the supernatural have brought fame to demonologist Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson) and his wife, the medium Lorraine (Vera Farmiga). However, the latest request for help they receive quickly takes on very sinister proportions. An effective culmination to the atmospheric «Conjuring» film franchise. 

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Human sharks in «Dangerous Animals» – available in the VoD Store from 1 December 

 

Bruce Tucker (Jai Courtney) offers tourist-boat trips off Australia’s Gold Coast, including dives in a shark cage. But what the majority of his guests don’t realise is that some of them will never see land again. A cool killer movie in which for once it’s the humans who are the bad guys and not so much the sharks. 

Want more entertainment with no ads? These and many other Video-on-Demand highlights will be available soon in the Sunrise VoD store under «Movies & Series». 

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