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Merv

Merv
★ 5.9/10•2025•1h 45m•PG•Comedy•Romance

A different breed of romantic comedy.

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.

Linsey Stewart · Writer

Jessica Swale · Director

Dane Clark · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 9, 2025

Actors

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Anna Finch

Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox

Russ Owens

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

Felix

Jordan Cox

Jordan Cox

Ken

Andrea Laing

Andrea Laing

Dr. Bankert

Nancy Ticotin

Nancy Ticotin

Silver Vixen

Kelly Tippens

Kelly Tippens

Mrs. Mabachas

Michelle Mary Schaefer

Showy Dog Mom

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