The Lovebirds
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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
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- May 29, 2020
no matter what gender, sexuality, race, religion, or age you are, there is absolutely no escape from Fireworks by Katy Perry. There. Is. No. Escape.
#1 gizmo fanMay 24, 2020A comedy of remarriage for the age of retweets. Pitch: “What if Date Night, but funny? And also: What if Eyes Wide Shut, but funny?” And it is funny. And that is enough.
Matt SingerMay 18, 2020Give these two leads a better movie to work with.
Chris Evangelista - May 24, 2020
breaking up over a fight that started with ‘could we win the amazing race’ is so authentic.
Danzel VaughnMay 29, 202035 These actors are too good to be involved in such a stale, by the numbers improv session. Was originally supposed to be a theatrical release but this fits right in with the endless void of the Netflix catalog.
SilentDawnMay 20, 2020A madcap misadventure that starts with a gruesome vehicular homicide, ends with a parody of the orgy sequence from “Eyes Wide Shut,” and spends the rest of its time scrambling around New Orleans with two of the world’s most dynamic comic talents this side of Hobbs and Shaw,…
davidehrlich - Apr 27, 2025
"Two alcohols, please" There’s something special here–a kind of improvised chemistry between the two main characters that creates its own kind of magic in the air, but still.. this for my surprise falls flat... Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae are clearly the heart of the…
werskuMay 24, 2020objectively speaking, this is probably average to bad and I don’t know why I liked it as much as I did. something about this movie just really worked for me. I think it’s partly due to me finding both Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani super charming and partly because this…
🌻 lindsay 🌻May 22, 2020this was SO FUNNY. i laughed out loud the whole way through, issa rae and kumail nanjiani have great chemistry i think without that pairing it could’ve been less of a hit, but they make it special. netflix can have this and the fundamentals of caring but that’s IT. highly…
issy 🥝
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- Aza lovedThe Lovebirds
9/10 their chemistry is incredible!! Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are hilarious. exactly my type of humor. perfect comedy movie!!
Rumpelstiltskin is "meh" onThe Lovebirdsthis movie aggravated me to no end… how did they do the opposite of everything they should have done
Dominique is "meh" onThe Lovebirdsthe way i just remember one specific part of this shows how meh it is
- Aidan Dong likedThe Lovebirds
Fun watch, can’t take it too seriously
Jkha likedThe LovebirdsHilarious movie. Some really odd moments but it’s generally a fun watch. The story is pretty ridiculous but still enjoyable enough to follow. The characters are mostly likeable. It is pretty unrealistic especially towards the end but expected from a comedy movie. 7.8/10
Nick Dubberly dislikedThe LovebirdsAn ok romantic comedy with the worst couple in the world. In the beginning they are kind of adorable, but as you get to know them they are actually pretty annoying. This maybe got a couple chuckles out of me but other than that it is definitely skippable.
- J likedThe Lovebirds
This movie was honestly very funny and to me seemed like a realistic portrayal of the average couple. I loved the dry sarcastic comments and the dad humour, the actors had great chemistry too. I’d definitely recommend
Gabe Treadway is "meh" onThe Lovebirds5.9/10 Decent movie that I guess is ok for what it is. Decent story line. Bad ending but it did resolve the story. Overall, ok movie that I would probably not watch again.
Zayduh is "meh" onThe LovebirdsI tried to like it, the acting was good but the writing was horrible. at least it wasn't a 2 hour movie or something. hated both protagonists, which made it hard to watch
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Metacritic
May 21, 2020
Rae and Nanjiani do their best, but neither the dialogue nor the direction serves their talents adequately.
A.O. Scott
The New York Times
May 21, 2020
Thanks to the sure-handed, fast-paced work and creative framing by director Michael Showalter (an alum of “The State” who helmed the Nanjiani-starring “The Big Sick”); a clever screenplay by Aaron Abrams and Brendan Gall, and the impeccable comedic timing of Nanjiani and Rae, The Lovebirds is one of the funniest movies of 2020.
Richard Roeper
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lovebirds family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Lovebirds?
The movie is 1hr 26min long.
What's The Lovebirds about?
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.
Who's the cast of The Lovebirds?
- Kumail Nanjiani as Jibran
- Anna Camp
- Kyle Bornheimer as Brett
- Issa Rae as Leilani
- Paul Sparks
- Kenneth Kynt Bryan as Bounce Dancer
- Joe Chrest as Red Robe Man
- Moses Storm as Steve
- Blaine Kern III as Drunk Guy
- Andrene Ward-Hammond as Officer Martin
Who's the director behind The Lovebirds?
Michael Showalter directed The Lovebirds.
Who produced The Lovebirds?
Aaron Abrams, Emily Crook and Brendan Gall produced The Lovebirds.
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