Merv (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2025, Merv is a comedy and romance film directed by Jessica Swale, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Merv stars Zooey Deschanel as Anna Finch, Charlie Cox as Russ Owens, Ellyn Jameson as Jocelyn Bentley and Patricia Heaton as MJ Owens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Merv has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merv page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merv tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merv (2025)?
- In US, Merv is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merv worth watching?
- Merv holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merv?
- Merv stars Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Ellyn Jameson, Patricia Heaton and David Hunt.
- When was Merv released?
- Merv was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.