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.
Directed by Jessica Swale
depression
florida
boston, massachusetts
romcom
teacher
break-up
dog
estranged couple
optometrist
christmas
Rank
#291 in 2025·#7342 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
2.5 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Zooey Deschanel
Anna Finch
Charlie Cox
Russ Owens
Gus
Merv
Ellyn Jameson
Jocelyn Bentley
Patricia Heaton
MJ Owens
David Hunt
Jack Owens
Chris Redd
Vice Principal Desmond
Jasmine Mathews
Rebekah
Victoria Blade
Carly
Wynn Everett
Gaia
Jason Burkey
Sheriff Tom Bentley
Jordan Cox
Ken
Crew
Jessica Swale
Director
Dane Clark
Writer
Linsey Stewart
Writer
Tom Howe
Original Music Composer
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Roma Downey
Producer
Laray Mayfield
Casting
Celia Rowlson-Hall
Choreographer
Toby Holguin
Stunt Coordinator
Jesse La Flair
Stunts
Teddy Blanks
Title Designer
Popular Reviews
190 reviews
akasya
5.0★ · 05/09/26
The dogs were cute.
The dogs were cute.
Azan Khan
6.0★ · 05/06/26
" if your gonna lose everything anyway you might aswell make a fresh start "
Only watching this movie for Charlie cox
Merv deffo carried
And that dancing scene I gotta say elite 10/10
" if your gonna lose everything anyway you might aswell make a fresh start "
