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Merv

Merv

A different breed of romantic comedy.

20255.81h 45m

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.

Directed by Jessica Swale
Written by Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart
Produced by Roma Downey, Matthew Baer
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Top 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

Themes & Keywords

depressionfloridaboston, massachusettsromcomteacherbreak-updogestranged coupleoptometristchristmas

About Merv

Merv is a comedy, romance film released in 2025 exploring themes of depression, florida, boston, massachusetts, romcom, teacher, break-up. Directed by Jessica Swale, it stars Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Gus. 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.

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