Loving

Loving

All love is created equal.

All ages 2016 · 123 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Jeff Nichols · Written by Jeff Nichols

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Joel Edgerton Richard Loving
Ruth Negga Mildred Loving
Michael Shannon Grey Villet
Marton Csokas Sheriff Brooks
Nick Kroll Bernie Cohen
Bill Camp Frank Beazley
Sharon Blackwood Lola Loving
Alano Miller Raymond Green
Terri Abney Garnet Jetter
David Jensen Judge Bazile
Jon Bass Phil Hirschkop
Christopher Mann Theoliver Jeter

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