Film · 2020
The Lovebirds
Directed by Michael Showalter · starring Mahdi Cocci, Gralen Bryant Banks and Issa Rae
- 1 h 26 min
- Action · Comedy · Crime
USA
Synopsis
Jibran (Kumail Nanjiani, 'The Big Sick', 'Bless the Harts') and Leilani (Issa Rae, 'Insecure', 'Little') are a loved-up couple whose blissful existence is suddenly interrupted when a man commandeers their car in an alleged police chase. The couple are eager to help do justice, but when this man runs over a cyclist multiple times, they quickly realise that he was not the police officer that he claimed to be. Now, the couple are the main suspects in a murder case. Panicked and confused in the chaos, the two flee the scene. Aware that they look extremely guilty for doing so, Jibran and Leilani decide to track down the real murderer and prove their innocence. But will finding themselves wrapped up in a murder mystery plot put too much pressure on their relationship?
'The Lovebirds' is a romantic-comedy with a generous helping of action, directed by Michael Showalter ('Grace and Frankie'). The script was written by Aaron Abrams ('The Go-Getters'), Brendan Gall ('Blindspot') and Martin Gero ('The L.A. Complex'). Also starring are Anna Camp ('Pitch Perfect'), Kyle Bornheimer ('Marriage Story'), Paul Sparks ('Boardwalk Empire'), Kelly Murtagh ('Looking for Alaska'), Moses Storm ('Arrested Development') and Adrene Ward-Hammond ('The Hate U Give').
Where to watch The Lovebirds
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 86 min1 hour and 26 minutes
- How long is The Lovebirds?
- 1 hour and 26 minutes (86 minutes).
- Who directed The Lovebirds?
- Michael Showalter.
- Who is in The Lovebirds?
- It stars Mahdi Cocci, Gralen Bryant Banks, Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.
- Where can I watch The Lovebirds?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Netflix and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (19)-
Mahdi Cocci Keith
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Gralen Bryant Banks Interrogation Room Detective #2
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Issa Rae Leilani
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Kumail Nanjiani Jibran
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Anna Camp Edie
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Kyle Bornheimer Brett
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Paul Sparks Moustache
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Andrene Ward-Hammond Detective Martin
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Moses Storm Steve
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Catherine Cohen Sra. Hipster
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Writers
- Aaron Abrams
- Producers
- Aaron Abrams, Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae, Michael Showalter
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