Loving
Seen it?2016 | 123 min | Drama, Romance
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it collected a shelf of major awards. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Brooklyn or Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA. Plus 17 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$9 million worldwide on a $9 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeff Nichols
- Joel EdgertonRichard Loving
- Ruth NeggaMildred Loving
- Michael ShannonGrey Villet
- Marton CsokasSheriff Brooks
- Nick KrollBernie Cohen
- Bill CampFrank Beazley
- Sharon BlackwoodLola Loving
- Alano MillerRaymond Green
- Terri AbneyGarnet Jetter
- David JensenJudge Bazile