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Merv

Merv

Merv

Merv

A different breed of romantic comedy.

2025•1h 45m•

★5.8(115 ratings)

ComedyRomance

Overview

When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world's most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway-only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, turns out fixing their dog's broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.

Director

Writers

Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart

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Main Cast

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Anna Finch

Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox

Russ Owens

Gus

Gus

Merv

Ellyn Jameson

Ellyn Jameson

Jocelyn Bentley

Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton

MJ Owens

David Hunt

David Hunt

Jack Owens

Chris Redd

Chris Redd

Vice Principal Desmond

Jasmine Mathews

Jasmine Mathews

Rebekah

Victoria Blade

Victoria Blade

Carly

Wynn Everett

Wynn Everett

Gaia

Jason Burkey

Jason Burkey

Sheriff Tom Bentley

Jake Berne

Jake Berne

Felix

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jessica Swale
First Assistant Director: Marc Newland
Second Assistant Director: Kelly Stevens
Additional Second Assistant Director: Walker Payne

Writing

Writer: Dane Clark
Writer: Linsey Stewart

Production

Producer: Roma Downey
Co-Producer: Kai Raka
Executive Producer: Jeanette Volturno
Producer: Matthew Baer
Casting: Laray Mayfield
Associate Producer: Marc Newland

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Tom Howe

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Julio Macat

Editing

Editor: Annette Davey
Editor: Nancy Richardson

Art Direction

Production Design: Nicole Elespuru
Art Direction: Joseph Nadeau
Set Decoration: Tim Pope
Set Decoration Buyer: Catherine Bayley
Set Designer: William G. Davis
Set Dresser: Erica Fester

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Allison Pearce
Makeup Artist: Erin Keith
Makeup Artist: Angie Cottone
Makeup Department Head: Jack Lazzaro
Hair Department Head: Karyn Huston
Key Makeup Artist: Dani Maslaney

Keywords

depressionfloridaboston, massachusettsromcomteacherbreak-updogestranged coupleoptometristchristmas

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A different breed of romantic comedy."

#2

The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).

#3

The film was directed by Jessica Swale.

#4

The screenplay was written by Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart.

#5

The score was composed by Tom Howe.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Julio Macat.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt31281659.

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Rating

5.8/10

Average

115 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Merv

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

LightWorkers Media

Matt Baer Films

CatchLight Studios

CatchLight Studios

Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios

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