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COMEDY . 2025 . 1h 45m . English . 5.9/10

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"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.

Director Jessica Swale
Starring Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Gus
5.9/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
2025
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Director
Merv was directed by Jessica Swale.
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Cast
Zooey Deschanel stars as Anna Finch in Merv.
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Year context
Merv was released 1 year ago in 2025.
Merv is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

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STUDIOS (4)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (109 votes)
Popularity
12
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Merv about?
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.
How long is Merv?
Merv has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Merv?
Merv was directed by Jessica Swale.
Who stars in Merv?
The cast of Merv includes Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Gus, Ellyn Jameson, Patricia Heaton.
What is the rating of Merv?
Merv has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 109 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Romance

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