Merv_
"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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
34 countries
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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.
CAST (20)
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
JB
Jake Berne
Felix
Jordan Cox
Ken
Andrea Laing
Dr. Bankert
Nancy Ticotin
Silver Vixen
Kelly Tippens
Mrs. Mabachas
MM
Michelle Mary Schaefer
Showy Dog Mom
Kevin Patrick Murphy
Robert
Joey Slotnick
Dr. Zubrovksy
MM
Mykeia Myers
Doga Teacher
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (109 votes)
Popularity
12
IMDB
Trailer
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
KEYWORDS (10)
depression
florida
boston, massachusetts
romcom
teacher
break-up
dog
estranged couple
optometrist
christmas