Merv

Name: Merv
Director: Jessica Swale
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2025
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson, Patricia Heaton, David Hunt

A different breed of romantic comedy.

20251h 45m5.8(122 votes)

ComedyRomance

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 gro…

Merv (2025) is a comedy and romance film directed by Jessica Swale. It stars Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, and Ellyn Jameson. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 122 votes.

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Director

Jessica Swale

Cast

Zooey Deschanel

Anna Finch

Charlie Cox

Russ Owens

Ellyn Jameson

Jocelyn Bentley

Patricia Heaton

MJ Owens

David Hunt

Jack Owens

Chris Redd

Vice Principal Desmond

Jasmine Mathews

Rebekah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merv

Where can I watch Merv?

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Who stars in Merv?

Merv stars Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson, and Patricia Heaton, and was directed by Jessica Swale.

How long is Merv?

Merv has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.

When did Merv come out?

Merv was released in 2025.

What genre is Merv?

Merv is a comedy and romance film.

Is Merv worth watching?

Merv holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.