Merv

After their separation, Anna and Russ find themselves in an awkward co-parenting situation when their dog, Merv, becomes depressed. In an effort to cheer up the pet, Russ takes him on a trip to Florida, only for Anna to arrive unexpectedly. As the dog begins to recover his spirit, the former couple discovers that helping their pet heal may rekindle their own romantic feelings.

This romantic comedy is the second film directed by Jessica Swale, following her 2020 work Summerland. The movie stars Zooey Deschanel as Anna Finch and Charlie Cox as Russ Owens, with Gus playing the dog. The supporting cast includes Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, and Ellie Jameson. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios and other partners, the film features a credited cast of 33 people and a crew of 53.

The movie received mixed reactions from viewers and critics. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 4,900 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 5.9/10 from 129 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower rating of 4.3/10 based on 25 reviews.