Amazon MGM Studios is serving up something sweet this December with Merv, a heartwarming romantic comedy about love, loss, and a dog who just wants his humans to figure things out.
The film stars Zooey Deschanel as Anna and Charlie Cox as Russ, a once-happy couple who’ve called it quits. But the breakup doesn’t just break their hearts, it breaks their dog’s too. Merv, their beloved pet, starts losing his spark, forcing the duo into the most awkward co-parenting situation imaginable.
Hoping to help Merv find his joy again, Russ takes him on a trip to Florida for some sunshine and fresh air. Everything seems fine until Anna shows up, uninvited and still holding on to the same mix of love and frustration that broke them apart. What follows is a funny, tender, and slightly chaotic reunion where their dog’s recovery might just lead to theirs too.
Directed with charm and emotional warmth, Merv is a story about how healing sometimes happens in the most unexpected ways. Zooey Deschanel brings her signature quirk and heart, while Charlie Cox balances it with quiet sincerity, creating an easy, believable chemistry that feels like a throwback to old-school rom-coms, the kind that made you believe love can find its way back.
At its core, Merv isn’t just about romance. It’s about companionship, the kind that stays even when relationships don’t. The film explores how pets often become emotional anchors for humans, teaching us to love softer, forgive quicker, and laugh even when life gets messy.
Merv releases on December 10, 2025, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and will stream until June 10, 2026. It’s funny, heartfelt, and just the right kind of comfort movie we all need, because sometimes, love deserves a second leash.
