Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 45m

Merv

Merv poster
Director
Jessica Swale
Cast
Zooey Deschanel as Anna Finch Charlie Cox as Russ Owens Gus as Merv Ellyn Jameson as Jocelyn Bentley Patricia Heaton as MJ Owens David Hunt as Jack Owens
Crew
Julio Macat — Director of Photography Annette Davey — Editor Nancy Richardson — Editor Tom Howe — Original Music Composer Linsey Stewart — Writer Dane Clark — Writer
Tagline

A different breed of romantic comedy.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Merv — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
depressionfloridaboston, massachusettsromcomteacherbreak-updogestranged coupleoptometristchristmas
Key Collaborators
Jessica Swale Director Julio Macat Director of Photography Annette Davey Editor Nancy Richardson Editor Tom Howe Original Music Composer Linsey Stewart Writer Dane Clark Writer Roma Downey Producer Matthew Baer Producer Nicole Elespuru Production Design Allison Pearce Costume Design
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