The Lovebirds
“All they wanted was a quiet night out.”
Synopsis
A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme – and hilarious - circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
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The Lovebirds | Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-20
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Issa Rae
Leilani
Kumail Nanjiani
Jibran
Paul Sparks
Moustache
Anna Camp
Edie
Nicholas X. Parsons
Bicycle
Kyle Bornheimer
Brett
Barry Rothbart
Mr. Hipster
Catherine Cohen
Mrs. Hipster
Andrene Ward-Hammond
Detective Martin
Robert Larriviere
Lyft Driver #1
Lisha Wheeler
Diner Waitress
Shannon Nicole
Lyft Driver #2
Moses Storm
Steve
Nelson Rafael Cepeda
Interrogation Room Officer
Casey Hendershot
Sacrarium Bouncer
Aaron Abrams
Paramedic
Joe Chrest
Red Robe Man
Blaine Kern III
Drunk Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Screenplay & Story
- Brendan Gall, Aaron Abrams
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- The Lovebirds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Quinn's House, 3 Arts Entertainment, MRC, Semi-Formal Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Showalter
Brendan Gall, Aaron Abrams, Martin Gero
Michael Andrews
Brian Burgoyne
Vince Filippone, Robert Nassau
Oly Obst, Kumail Nanjiani, Tom Lassally, Issa Rae, Ben Ormand
Department Leadership Roster
Mark LeDoux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Showalter
Director
Oly Obst
Producer
Megan Coates
Costume Design
Tom Lassally
Producer
Vince Filippone
Editor
Robert Nassau
Editor
Jordana Mollick
Producer
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Martin Gero
Producer
Todd Schulman
Producer
Brendan Gall
Screenplay
Brian Burgoyne
Director of Photography
Aaron Abrams
Screenplay
Eddie Yansick
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovebirds
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What is The Lovebirds about?
A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme – and hilarious - circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
Who directed The Lovebirds?
The Lovebirds was directed by Michael Showalter.
Who stars in The Lovebirds?
The principal cast of The Lovebirds includes Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Sparks, Anna Camp, Nicholas X. Parsons.
When was The Lovebirds released and how long is it?
The Lovebirds was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lovebirds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lovebirds was composed by Michael Andrews.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lovebirds?
The Lovebirds holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).