Merv is a romantic comedy film directed by Jessica Swale from a screenplay co-written by Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart. The 2025 film follows Russ and Anna, an estranged couple who are forced to reunite during a sunny vacation in Florida after they discover that their break-up caused their dog to become depressed. Merv stars Charlie Cox, Zooey Deschanel, Chris Redd, Patricia Heaton, and David Hunt. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, dog-centric story, and likable characters in Prime Video’s Merv, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Marley & Me (Rent on Prime Video)
Marley & Me is a comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel from a screenplay co-written by Scott Frank and Don Roos. Based on John Grogan’s 2005 memoir of the same name, the 2008 film follows John and Jennifer Grogan, a newly married couple whose life turns upside down after adopting a dog named Marley. Through all the hijinks and chaos, Marley teaches the Grogans important life lessons and prepares them for the arrival of their new baby. Marley & Me stars Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, and Alan Arkin.
Puppy Love (Prime Video)
Puppy Love is a romantic comedy film co-directed by Richard Alan Reid and Nick Fabiano from a screenplay co-written by Greg Gilenna, Peter Stass, Kirsten Guenther, Dan Scheinkman, and Richard Alan Reid. The 2023 film follows Max, an introvert with social anxiety and Nicole, a commitment-phobe, who decide to never see each other again after a disastrous first date. Things take a turn when they discover that their dogs are going to their parents. Puppy Love stars Lucy Hale, Grant Gustin, Nore Davis, Michael Hitchcock, and Jane Seymour.
Must Love Dogs (Rent on Prime Video)
Must Love Dogs is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Gary David Goldberg. Based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Claire Cook, the 2005 film follows recently divorced preschool teacher Sarah Nolan, whose sister creates an online dating profile for her. Things change when Sarah matches with Jake, who, just like Sarah, has just gone through a divorce. Must Love Dogs stars Diane Lane, John Cusack, Dermot Mulroney, Elizabeth Perkins, Stockard Channing, and Christopher Plummer.
The Friend (Rent on Prime Video)
The Friend is a drama film co-written and co-directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Sigrid Nunez, the 2024 film is set in New York City and it follows Iris, a writer whose life turns upside down when her best friend dies and leaves her his Great Dane named Apollo. Despite the initial adjustment period, Iris begins to form a bond with Apollo. The Friend stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Constance Wu, and Ann Dowd.
The Art of Racing in the Rain (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Art of Racing in the Rain is a comedy-drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Mark Bomback. Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Garth Stein, the 2019 film is told from the point of view of Enzo, a golden retriever who gets adopted by a Formula One driver. Enzo soon experiences life and love through his caring owner’s eyes. The Art of Racing in the Rain stars Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, Kathy Baker, Martin Donovan, Gary Cole, and Kevin Costner.
Dog (Netflix & Prime Video)
Dog is a road-trip comedy-drama film co-directed by Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin from a screenplay by Carolin. The 2022 film follows US Army Ranger Jackson Briggs as he travels with a depressed military dog named Lulu to get to the funeral of Lulu’s handler. Dog stars Channing Tatum, Jane Adams, Kevin Nash, Q’orianka Kilcher, Ethan Suplee, Emmy Raver-Lampman, and Nicole LaLiberte.
Rescued By Ruby (Netflix)
Rescued By Ruby is a biographical drama film directed by Katt Shea from a screenplay by Karen Janszen. Based on a true story, the 2022 film follows State Trooper Daniel O’Neil, who dreams of joining the K-9 unit, but his dream doesn’t come true until he adopts a rescue dog named Ruby, who helps him in both his professional and personal life. Rescued By Ruby stars Grant Gustin, Scott Wolf, Kaylah Zander, and Camille Sullivan.