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Loving

Play trailer 2:26 Poster for Loving PG-13 Released Nov 23, 2016 2h 3m History Drama Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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Interracial couple Richard and Mildred Loving fell in love and were married in 1958. They grew up in Central Point, a small town in Virginia that was more integrated than surrounding areas in the American South. Yet it was the state of Virginia, where they were making their home and starting a family, that first jailed and then banished them. Richard and Mildred relocated with their children to the inner city of Washington, D.C., but the family ultimately tries to find a way back to Virginia.
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Loving takes an understated approach to telling a painful -- and still relevant -- real-life tale, with sensitive performances breathing additional life into a superlative historical drama.

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Stephanie Abraham Bitch Media The script could use a bit more dialogue in order to allow the audience to know the characters better. Still, the emotional bond is communicated well. Feb 17, 2021 Full Review Claudia Puig The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE (Japan) The film shines a light on how far the U.S. has come in its views of equality, but also how far it has still to go. A true story that is still very relevant, Loving is understated, compelling and deeply affecting. Rated: 3/4 Jul 31, 2017 Full Review Angie Han Slashfilm Aided by awards-worthy performances from Joel Edgerton and especially Ruth Negga, Nichols delivers an intimate drama that feels all the bigger for keeping its scope so resolutely small. Rated: 9/10 Jun 13, 2017 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Devoid of soapboxes, speechifying, and manufactured swells of forced emotion seen in far too many historical dramas, “Loving” cuts a different cloth, trading in Hollywood glamor for blue collar truthfulness. Rated: 5/5 Jul 20, 2025 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The title is more than just a form of shorthand or a clever double-meaning. It is the core of the film. This is about a marriage, a couple deeply in love and devoted to their family, who just want to live together in their home state. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies “Loving” gracefully and truthfully tackles an issue by putting its focus on the human element. Rated: 4/5 Aug 23, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nui W I watched it after watching the original Loving movie, both are equally great 🤩✨ Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Eye C A hard to watch movie, is so frustrating to watch people harrasing other people just because the color of their skin. Kudos to Joel Egerton, what a performance, this guy is a chameleon truthfully. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Alec B Edgerton's and Negga's performances and to a larger extent Nichols' direction all seem to be playing against the clichés of the Hollywood "Prestige Drama", opting instead for subtle character moments. It works as a fitting tribute to the real Richard and Mildred Loving. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review M.A. L Having had a case argued before the Supreme Court myself (Lebron v Amtrak), I do wish that the film included more of the argument language before and among the Justices. It would have provided counterpoints that would have made the story even more poignant, touching, … and most importantly, thrilling by making more explicit how the simple story of this couple had such enormous consequences. That said, a moving film with two amazing performances with relevance today that should not be missed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/23 Full Review Carl F A straightforward movie with a relevant message that always has to be maintained. People are people and happiness is a right. Acting was outstanding. This movie is a must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Nim T A great film that served its intention with presenting us the story behind the influence in the Supreme Court case Loving vs. Virginia. I liked the chemistry between Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga because the acting was pure, natural, and heartaching as we experience the turmoil they had to endured under unfair laws. There was essence of family elements that had been put out strongly and also the difficulties in those that the characters would not know. The film is outstanding and filled with power that can bring the audience to discussion of why that is. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jeff Nichols

Director

Joel Edgerton

Richard Loving

Ruth Negga

Mildred Loving

Marton Csokas

Sheriff Brooks

Nick Kroll

Bernie Cohen

Terri Abney

Garnet Jeter

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Synopsis Interracial couple Richard and Mildred Loving fell in love and were married in 1958. They grew up in Central Point, a small town in Virginia that was more integrated than surrounding areas in the American South. Yet it was the state of Virginia, where they were making their home and starting a family, that first jailed and then banished them. Richard and Mildred relocated with their children to the inner city of Washington, D.C., but the family ultimately tries to find a way back to Virginia.
Director
Jeff Nichols
Producer
Ged Doherty, Colin Firth, Nancy Buirski, Sarah Green, Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf
Screenwriter
Jeff Nichols
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Raindog Films, Big Beach, Augusta Films, Focus Features, Tri-State Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Elements)
Genre
History, Drama, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 24, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.6M
Runtime
2h 3m
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