Loving (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Loving is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Jeff Nichols, starring Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $13 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Stream it on History Vault and Starz, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Jeff Nichols
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Loving About?
The premise of Loving without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the 1950s, Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, face legal battles when they marry in Virginia. Their love is challenged by the state's anti-miscegenation laws, forcing them to leave their home and fight for the right to live together as a family. Over nine years, they pursue their case through the courts, ultimately appealing to the Supreme Court. Their courageous fight for equality profoundly impacts civil rights and changes laws for future generations.
Loving Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- racial segregation
- interracial couple
- based on true story
- interracial marriage
- human rights
- supreme court ruling
- interracial love
- racism
- 1960s
- supreme court
- court
- exile
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- u.s. supreme court
- life magazine
- segregation
- husband wife relationship
- aclu
- city country contrast
- pregnant wife
- social drama
- social problem
- inspirational
- reference to robert f. kennedy
- surname as title
- family character name as title
- character name as title
- magazine photographer
- pyrex
- vintage pyrex
- white male black female relationship
- interracial relationship
- interracial romance
- biracial child
- racial tension
- race relations
- judicial system
- civil rights movement
- photography
- marriage
- bricklaying
- character appears in a magazine
- house building
- washington d.c.
- prison
- jail
- marriage proposal
- year 1958
- photographer
- ringing telephone
- construction site
Where to Watch Loving
Stream it on History Vault and Starz, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Loving Cast
Joel Edgerton leads the cast, with Ruth Negga. Directed by Jeff Nichols.
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Director Jeff Nichols
Loving Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Loving 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
25 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.1 /5
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Loving Plot Summary
What happens in Loving from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens on a porch where a White man named Richard Loving is enjoying time with his Black girlfriend, Mildred, set in Virginia during the mid-1950s. The couple heads to a drag race that Richard moderates, showcasing attendees of both races despite the rampant segregation of the time. Shortly after, Richard is found laying bricks, as he works in construction. In a romantic moment, he takes Mildred to a nearby empty field where he excitedly discusses his plans for their future home, asking her to marry him.
Full summary
The whole story of Loving, scene by scene
Loving Box Office
Loving grossed $13 million worldwide. $7.8 million came from the US and Canada and $5.2 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13M
- US & Canada
- $7.8M
- International
- $5.2M
Loving Awards & Nominations
Loving was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 10 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2016.
10 nominations5 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2017 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Jeff Nichols
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Ruth Negga
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Golden Globes 2017 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Joel Edgerton
- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Ruth Negga
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Artios Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Studio or Independent – Drama
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Oscars 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Ruth Negga
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Critics' Choice 2016 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Joel Edgerton
- Nominated Best Actress – Ruth Negga
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Picture
Loving Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 1 trailer, 5 clips, 3 featurettes and 4 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Clip LOVING - 'Will You Marry Me' Clip - In Theaters November 4
- Clip LOVING - 'Civil Rights' Clip - In Theaters November 4
- Clip Loving | Richard & Mildred Loving Build a Case to Defend Their Interracial Marriage
- Clip Loving | Nick Kroll Wants Joel Edgerton to Testify in the Supreme Court
How Well Do You Know Loving?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does the story of 'Loving' primarily take place?
Cars in Loving
15 cars on screen, including the 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria and the 1962 Ford Galaxie 500.
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1955 Chevrolet Two-Ten Minor role
Loving Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “러빙” and “Loving - L'amore deve nascere libero”.
- Also known as
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- 러빙
- Loving - L'amore deve nascere libero
- Lovingovi
- Loving: Uma História de Amor
- Лавинг
- Лавінґ
- לאבינג
- 爱恋
- Sevmek
- 愛侶
- Обич
- Lovingi
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- Lovingai
- ラビング 愛という名前のふたり
- El matrimonio Loving
- Zakázaná láska
- Yêu
- S ljubavlju
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Movies Like Loving
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Loving Story, Mr. and Mrs. Loving and Loving.
Loving FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Loving, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Loving?
Loving runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Loving released?
Loving was released on November 4, 2016.
Who directed Loving?
Loving was directed by Jeff Nichols.
More films by Jeff Nichols Who is in the cast of Loving?
Loving stars Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga.
Where can I watch Loving?
In the US, Loving is streaming on History Vault and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Loving make at the box office?
Loving grossed $13 million worldwide ($7.8 million domestic, $5.2 million international).
How is Loving rated?
Loving has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Loving nominated for any awards?
Loving received 10 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
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