Loving (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, Loving is a drama and romance film directed by Jeff Nichols, running about 123 minutes. “All love is created equal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for their marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that would end at the US Supreme Court.
Who’s in it. Loving stars Joel Edgerton as Richard Loving, Ruth Negga as Mildred Loving, Michael Shannon as Grey Villet and Marton Csokas as Sheriff Brooks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Loving has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, History Vault and Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loving page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loving tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loving (2016)?
- In US, Loving is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loving worth watching?
- Loving holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loving?
- Loving stars Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga, Michael Shannon, Marton Csokas and Nick Kroll.
- When was Loving released?
- Loving was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.