8.5
Is Merv worth watching?
92
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.5).
92
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Following his latest romantic humiliation, Simon is unexpectedly summoned to his grandmother's house to meet her new boyfriend, Merv. The man he encounters there upends his understanding of love, loss, and Chinese takeout.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.
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- Directed by
- Sam Roebling
- Written by
- Sam Roebling, Willie Orbison
- Produced by
- Tyler Miguel Mercer
- Music by
- Camille Coric
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Facts
June 23, 2023 · 22 min · Comedy, Family
- Released
- June 23, 2023
- Runtime
- 22 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Tropes
Actor Allusion, Blazing Inferno Hellfire Sauce, Dance of Romance +6
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Merv worth watching?"
Questions about Merv
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Merv okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Merv make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Merv?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.