Merv (2025)
Release: December 9, 2025 | Runtime: 1h 45m | Rating: 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.
A different breed of romantic comedy.
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Main cast
- Zooey Deschanel as Anna Finch
- Charlie Cox as Russ Owens
- Gus as Merv
- Ellyn Jameson as Jocelyn Bentley
- Patricia Heaton as MJ Owens
- David Hunt as Jack Owens
- Chris Redd as Vice Principal Desmond
- Jasmine Mathews as Rebekah
- Victoria Blade as Carly
- Wynn Everett as Gaia
- Jason Burkey as Sheriff Tom Bentley
- Jake Berne as Felix
- Jordan Cox as Ken
- Andrea Laing as Dr. Bankert
- Nancy Ticotin as Silver Vixen
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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.
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