Merv
A different breed of romantic comedy.
2025 | 105m | English
Popularity: 10 (history)
| Director: | Jessica Swale |
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| Writer: | Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 09, 2025 |
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| Director: | Jessica Swale |
| Writer: | Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | depression, florida, boston, massachusetts, romcom, teacher, break-up, dog, estranged couple, optometrist, christmas |
| Production Companies | LightWorkers Media, Matt Baer Films, CatchLight Studios, Amazon MGM Studios |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 08, 2026 Entered: Nov 23, 2025 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jake Berne | Felix |
| Jordan Cox | Ken |
| Andrea Laing | Dr. Bankert |
| Nancy Ticotin | Silver Vixen |
| Kelly Tippens | Mrs. Mabachas |
| Michelle Mary Schaefer | Showy Dog Mom |
| Kevin Patrick Murphy | Robert |
| Joey Slotnick | Dr. Zubrovksy |
| Mykeia Myers | Doga Teacher |
| Celina Acevedo | Bonnie |
| Audrey Lynn-Marie | Shauna |
| Kingston Carroll | Soren |
| Summer Lawrence | Doghouse Waitress |
| Elliott Dixon | Waiter in Trendy Restaurant |
| Candy McLellan | Beach Bar Waitress |
| Bryan Lopez | Clubhouse DJ |
| Blaque Fowler | Geriatric Bartender |
| Faatimah Khadijah Muhammad | Twin |
| Naasir Gibreel Muhammad | Twin |
| Josie Norris | Gracie |
| Lindsay Kilgore | Vet Assistant |
| Jessica Swale | Ice Cream Lady |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Jessica Swale | Director |
| Julio Macat | Director of Photography |
| Tom Howe | Original Music Composer |
| Annette Davey | Editor |
| Dane Clark | Writer |
| Laray Mayfield | Casting |
| Celia Rowlson-Hall | Choreographer |
| Nancy Richardson | Editor |
| Nicole Elespuru | Production Design |
| Joseph Nadeau | Art Direction |
| Tim Pope | Set Decoration |
| Allison Pearce | Costume Design |
| Erin Keith | Makeup Artist |
| Angie Cottone | Makeup Artist |
| Jack Lazzaro | Makeup Department Head |
| Karyn Huston | Hair Department Head |
| Dani Maslaney | Key Makeup Artist |
| Christel Irick | Hairstylist |
| Sarah Mays | Makeup Artist |
| Rayna Weil | Makeup Artist |
| Laura Altmann | Production Supervisor |
| Paul A. Levin | Post-Production Manager |
| Ann Gray | Post-Production Manager |
| Kerri Hundley | Unit Production Manager |
| Marc Newland | First Assistant Director |
| Kelly Stevens | Second Assistant Director |
| Walker Payne | Additional Second Assistant Director |
| Catherine Bayley | Set Decoration Buyer |
| William G. Davis | Set Designer |
| Erica Fester | Set Dresser |
| Lauren Ann Smith | Set Dresser |
| Jacob Lovins | Set Dresser |
| Dallas Clarke Thomas | Graphic Designer |
| Ryan Falkner | Storyboard Artist |
| John Bromell | Set Dresser |
| Megan Burrows | Set Dresser |
| Joshua L. Ellsworth | Construction Foreman |
| Kathy Brunswick | Construction Buyer |
| Tom Jones Jr. | Construction Coordinator |
| Cheryl Watson | Scenic Artist |
| Courtney Fredette | Scenic Artist |
| Katrina Johnson | Scenic Artist |
| David Ryder | Art Department Coordinator |
| Toby Holguin | Stunt Coordinator |
| Jesse La Flair | Stunts |
| James Ortiz | Stunt Double |
| Linsey Stewart | Writer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Roma Downey | Producer |
| Matthew Baer | Producer |
| Kai Raka | Co-Producer |
| Jeanette Volturno | Executive Producer |
| Marc Newland | Associate Producer |
| Laura Altmann | Associate Producer |
| Kerri Hundley | Co-Producer |
| Colleen Marshall | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 27 | 68 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 10 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 92 | 463 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 1 | 241 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 634 | 806 |