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Loving

2016·Movie
2h 3min·PG-13
IMDb7.0Metacritic797.1Rotten Tomatoes88%76%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+History VaultStarz

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Loving fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

A real life story, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

All love is created equal.

In 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immoral to many, it was also illegal. When Richard and Mildred fall in love, they are aware of the eyes staring at them and the words said behind their backs. It's when they get married, however, that words and looks become actions, and the two are arrested. The couple decide to take their case all of the way to the Supreme Court in order to fight for their love. Based on a true story.
Interracial MarriageCivil RightsBiographical DramaLegal BattleSupreme CourtHistoricalRomanceSocial JusticeCharacter-DrivenEmotional

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Nichols, Tommy Martin, Jean-Paul Chreky
Written by:
Jeff Nichols
Produced by:
Colin Firth, Francine Maisler, Sarah Green
Composed by:
Will Files, Brandon Proctor, Chris Navarro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Loving

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Loving legally?

fuboTVParamount+History VaultStarz

Loving is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and History Vault in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Loving worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Loving rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Loving?

2 h 3 min

Loving runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Loving based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Loving?

Critics84
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Loving higher (84) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Loving a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 100% of its budget.

What language is Loving in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Loving?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Loving in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Loving use?

"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueScary Black ManBased on a True StoryNewhart Phone CallForegone ConclusionLook Both WaysThink of the Children!Family ManBait-and-SwitchMaligned Mixed MarriageHousewifeThere's No Place Like Homeand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Loving, including "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Scary Black Man, Based on a True Story.