The Lovebirds

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 26m
  • 59

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Michael Showalter

Producer:

Aaron Abrams, Emily Crook, Brendan Gall

Writer:

Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall, Martin Gero

Runtime:

1hr 26m

Synopsis

A couple (Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme - and hilarious - circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.

Cast

  • Kumail Nanjiani
  • Anna Camp
  • Kyle Bornheimer
  • Issa Rae
  • Paul Sparks
  • Kenneth Kynt Bryan
  • Joe Chrest
  • Moses Storm
  • Blaine Kern III
  • Andrene Ward-Hammond

Did You Know?

Trivia

  • Paramount had originally planned to released the film theatrically on April 3, 2020, but decided to release it on Netflix due to the coronavirus pandemic and widespread theatre closings.
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Goofs

  • When sitting in the diner discussing what to do, Leilani and Jibran are served milkshakes which can be seen in front of them. As the camera goes back and forth during their conversation, Leilani's milkshake turns into a plate of french fries. Neither character ordered french fries.
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Quotes

    • Diner Waitress: What can I get for you guys?
    • Jibran: Do you have alcohol?
    • Leilani: Two, please.
    • Jibran: Two.
    • Diner Waitress: Two what?
    • Jibran: Two alcohols, please. Thank you so much.
    • Diner Waitress: We don't serve alcohol.
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Metacritic

59
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Based on 34 Critics
4.9

USER SCORE (58)

Mixed or average reviews based on 58 Reviews
40
May 21, 2020

Nanjiani and Rae are funny and likable people who try very hard to bring some life to this enterprise, but the action is too preposterous for the laughs to make much headway. They’re fun to watch, in a way, but you really wish they had something better to do.

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Metacritic review by Steve Pond
Steve Pond
TheWrap
50
May 21, 2020

Watching Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani riff off each other is intermittently fun, but that's all there is to recommend The Lovebirds, a dark, somewhat chaotic romantic comedy.

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Brian Lowry
CNN
80
May 20, 2020

With a tightly structured script and Nanjiani and Rae’s raucous yet down-to-earth performances, The Lovebirds makes for a delightful and unexpected ride.

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Metacritic review by Beandrea July
Beandrea July
The Hollywood Reporter
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