The Loving Story (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2011, The Loving Story is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Nancy Buirski, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. This documentary film tells the dramatic story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple living in Virginia in the 1950s, and their landmark Supreme Court Case, Loving v. Virginia, that changed history.

Who’s in it. The Loving Story stars Jane Alexander as Eleanor.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Loving Story has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Loving Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Loving Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Loving Story (2011)?
In US, The Loving Story is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Loving Story worth watching?
The Loving Story holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Loving Story?
The Loving Story stars Jane Alexander.
When was The Loving Story released?
The Loving Story was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.