Merv (2025)
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
Writers: Linsey Stewart, Dane Clark
Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson, Patricia Heaton
Merv is a 2025 American Comedy/Romance film directed by Jessica Swale, starring Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson, Patricia Heaton. It runs 1h 45m and is rated PG. The film holds a 5.9/10 rating from 129 votes on TMDB.
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
Victoria Blade
Carly
Wynn Everett
Gaia
Jason Burkey
Sheriff Tom Bentley
Jake Berne
Felix
Jordan Cox
Ken
Details
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Мерв |
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Rating | PG (US) |
| Production | LightWorkers Media, Matt Baer Films, CatchLight Studios |
| IMDb ID | tt31281659 |
| TMDB ID | 1255775 |
