Merv

A different breed of romantic comedy.

2025•1h 45m•5.9/10

ComedyRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.9/10(109)

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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Production

LightWorkers Media, Matt Baer Films, CatchLight Studios, Amazon MGM Studios

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

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Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Zooey Deschanel

Anna Finch

Charlie Cox

Russ Owens

Gus

Merv

Ellyn Jameson

Jocelyn Bentley

Patricia Heaton

MJ Owens

David Hunt

Jack Owens

Chris Redd

Vice Principal Desmond

Jasmine Mathews

Rebekah

Victoria Blade

Carly

Wynn Everett

Gaia

Jason Burkey

Sheriff Tom Bentley

Jake Berne

Felix

Jordan Cox

Ken

Andrea Laing

Dr. Bankert

Nancy Ticotin

Silver Vixen

Kelly Tippens

Mrs. Mabachas

Michelle Mary Schaefer

Showy Dog Mom

Kevin Patrick Murphy

Robert

Joey Slotnick

Dr. Zubrovksy

Mykeia Myers

Doga Teacher

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