Miss You, Love You
| Miss You, Love You | |
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| Directed by | Jim Rash |
| Written by | Jim Rash |
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| Cinematography | Danny Moder |
| Edited by | Doc Crotzer |
| Music by | Mark Orton |
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| Distributed by | HBO Films |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Miss You, Love You is a 2026 American drama film written and directed by Jim Rash. It stars Allison Janney, Andrew Rannells, Bonnie Hunt, Suzy Nakamura, Oscar Nunez and Lisa Schurga.
It was released on May 29, 2026, by HBO Films.
Premise
A grieving widow is forced to plan her husband's funeral with her estranged son's "assistant".[2]
Cast
- Allison Janney as Diane Patterson
- Andrew Rannells as Jamie Simms
- Bonnie Hunt as Judith Bibbs
- Oscar Nunez as Minister
- Lisa Schurga as Nance
- Suzy Nakamura as Kathy
Production
In January 2024, it was announced Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells had joined the cast of the film, with Jim Rash directing from a screenplay he wrote.[3] Principal photography commenced in February 2024 in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.[4]
Release
A secret screening was held at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival for buyers.[5] In April 2026, HBO Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and set it for a May 29, 2026, release.[6] A few days later, it was announced that sales agent Architect would be handling international sales on the film at the Marché du Film.[7]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 25 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.4/10. The website's consensus reads: "Miss You, Love You may tread familiar dramatic ground, but its nuanced performances, emotionally honest storytelling, and quietly unconventional central relationship give it a deeply rewarding emotional impact."[8] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 62 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[9]
References
- ↑ Han, Angie (May 26, 2026). "'Miss You, Love You' Review: Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells Lead HBO's Thoughtful but Overly Mannered Grief Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
- ↑ "HBO Original Film MISS YOU, LOVE YOU, Starring Allison Janney And Andrew Rannells, Debuts May 29". Warner Bros. Discovery. April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 17, 2024). "Allison Janney, Andrew Rannells Star In Jim Rash-Helmed 'Miss You, Love You;' Reunion With 'Way Way Back's Gigi Pritzker, Kevin Walsh & Nat Faxon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Miss You Love You". New Mexico Film Office. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 25, 2026). "Secret Screening Brings Julia Roberts, Sundance Stalwarts Faxon/Rash For 'Miss You, Love You'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ White, Peter (April 22, 2026). "'Miss You, Love You' Starring Allison Janney & Andrew Rannells Lands At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (April 24, 2026). "Allison Janney & Andrew Rannells Drama 'Miss You, Love You' Heads To Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Miss You, Love You". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Miss You, Love You". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 30, 2026.