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Merv

Movie·2025·Comedy, Romance·1h 45m·5.8 (117)·Directed by Jessica Swale

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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.

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Zooey DeschanelZooey DeschanelAnna FinchCharlie CoxCharlie CoxRuss OwensGusGusMervEllyn JamesonEllyn JamesonJocelyn BentleyPatricia HeatonPatricia HeatonMJ OwensDavid HuntDavid HuntJack OwensChris ReddChris ReddVice Principal DesmondJasmine MathewsJasmine MathewsRebekah

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