Merv
“A different breed of romantic comedy.”
Synopsis
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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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-11
Top Cast
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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
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Swale
- Screenplay & Story
- Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart
- Original Score
- Tom Howe
- Original Title
- Merv
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- LightWorkers Media, Matt Baer Films, CatchLight Studios, Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Swale
Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart
Tom Howe
Julio Macat
Annette Davey, Nancy Richardson
Roma Downey, Jeanette Volturno, Matthew Baer, Colleen Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Roma Downey
Producer
Jessica Swale
Director
Dane Clark
Writer
Linsey Stewart
Writer
Matthew Baer
Producer
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Annette Davey
Editor
Tom Howe
Original Music Composer
Nancy Richardson
Editor
Nicole Elespuru
Production Design
Allison Pearce
Costume Design
Toby Holguin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merv
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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.
Who directed Merv?
Merv was directed by Jessica Swale.
Who stars in Merv?
The principal cast of Merv includes Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson, Patricia Heaton, David Hunt.
When was Merv released and how long is it?
Merv was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Merv?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merv was composed by Tom Howe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merv?
Merv holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).