

Merv
2025-12-09 · 105 min · ★ 5.9
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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- Directors
- Jessica Swale
- Production companies
- LightWorkers Media, Matt Baer Films, CatchLight Studios, Amazon MGM Studios
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Zooey DeschanelAnna Finch
Charlie CoxRuss Owens
Ellyn JamesonJocelyn Bentley
Patricia HeatonMJ Owens
David HuntJack Owens
Chris ReddVice Principal Desmond
Jasmine MathewsRebekah
Victoria BladeCarly
Wynn EverettGaia
Jason BurkeySheriff Tom Bentley
Jordan CoxKen
Andrea LaingDr. Bankert
Nancy TicotinSilver Vixen
Kelly TippensMrs. Mabachas
Kevin Patrick MurphyRobert
Joey SlotnickDr. ZubrovksyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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