Merv(2025)
A different breed of romantic comedy.
Merv 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.
Merv (2025) is a comedy and romance film directed by Jessica Swale, released on December 9, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson and Patricia Heaton. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- Jessica Swale
- Writers:
- Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart
- Producers:
- Roma Downey, Matthew Baer
- Cinematographer:
- Julio Macat
- Composer:
- Tom Howe
- Production:
- LightWorkers Media, Matt Baer Films, CatchLight Studios, Amazon MGM Studios
- Status:
- Released
Merv (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Merv before you stream it.
Merv Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zooey Deschanel
as Anna Finch
Charlie Cox
as Russ Owens
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
Jake Berne
as Felix
Jordan Cox
as Ken
Key crew
Directed by Jessica Swale, written by Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart, produced by Roma Downey and Matthew Baer.
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Merv Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 127 ratings.
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Merv – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Merv online?
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Merv (2025) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Merv?
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The main cast of Merv (2025) includes Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson, Patricia Heaton and David Hunt. The film was directed by Jessica Swale. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Merv released?
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Merv was released on December 9, 2025 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Merv worth watching?
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Merv (2025) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Merv?
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Yes. The official Merv trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.