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The Lovebirds

  • 20202020
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
26K
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Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae in The Lovebirds (2020)
Every happy couple has one moment that defines their relationship. Watch the official trailer for #TheLovebirds starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani - In theatres April 3.
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  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Crime
A couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery.A couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery.A couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Showalter
  • Writers
    • Aaron Abrams(story by)
    • Brendan Gall(story by)
    • Martin Gero(story by)
  • Stars
    • Issa Rae
    • Kumail Nanjiani
    • Paul Sparks
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Showalter
  • Writers
    • Aaron Abrams(story by)
    • Brendan Gall(story by)
    • Martin Gero(story by)
  • Stars
    • Issa Rae
    • Kumail Nanjiani
    • Paul Sparks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 281User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos6

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:31
    Official Trailer
    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer [OV]
    The Lovebirds
    Trailer 2:32
    The Lovebirds
    Can Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani Guess the Crime Movie?
    Clip 2:30
    Can Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani Guess the Crime Movie?
    Watch These Theatrical Films at Home
    Clip 3:38
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    The Trailer Trailer for the Week of Jan. 27, 2020
    Video 0:59
    The Trailer Trailer for the Week of Jan. 27, 2020

    Photos31

    Kumail Nanjiani, Moses Storm, and Issa Rae in The Lovebirds (2020)
    Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae in The Lovebirds (2020)
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    Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae in The Lovebirds (2020)
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    Top cast

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    Issa Rae
    Issa Rae
    • Leilanias Leilani
    Kumail Nanjiani
    Kumail Nanjiani
    • Jibranas Jibran
    Paul Sparks
    Paul Sparks
    • Moustacheas Moustache
    Anna Camp
    Anna Camp
    • Edieas Edie
    Nicholas X. Parsons
    Nicholas X. Parsons
    • Bicycleas Bicycle
    Kyle Bornheimer
    Kyle Bornheimer
    • Brettas Brett
    Barry Rothbart
    Barry Rothbart
    • Mr. Hipsteras Mr. Hipster
    Catherine Cohen
    Catherine Cohen
    • Mrs. Hipsteras Mrs. Hipster
    Andrene Ward-Hammond
    Andrene Ward-Hammond
    • Detective Martinas Detective Martin
    Robert Larriviere
    Robert Larriviere
    • Lyft Driver #1as Lyft Driver #1
    Lisha Wheeler
    Lisha Wheeler
    • Diner Waitressas Diner Waitress
    Shannon Nicole
    Shannon Nicole
    • Lyft Driver #2as Lyft Driver #2
    Moses Storm
    Moses Storm
    • Steveas Steve
    Nelson Cepeda
    Nelson Cepeda
    • Interrogation Room Officeras Interrogation Room Officer
    • (as Nelson Rafael Cepeda)
    Casey Hendershot
    Casey Hendershot
    • Sacrarium Bounceras Sacrarium Bouncer
    Aaron Abrams
    Aaron Abrams
    • Paramedicas Paramedic
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • Red Robe Manas Red Robe Man
    Blaine Kern III
    Blaine Kern III
    • Drunk Guyas Drunk Guy
    • (as Drunk Guy)
    • Director
      • Michael Showalter
    • Writers
      • Aaron Abrams(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Brendan Gall(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Martin Gero(story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Quick Movie Reviews: Guns Akimbo, Honey Boy, Da 5 Bloods, Becky, The Lovebirds & More! (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Find Someone Like You
      Written by Snoh Aalegra, Jonah Christian, George Stuart Moore, and Marcus Semaj
      Performed by Snoh Aalegra
      Courtesy of Atrium Entertainment LLC
      By arrangement with AWAL Recordings

    User reviews281

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Ultimately just boring
    I was hopeful, going in to The Lovebirds, because I'd read reviews praising the chemistry and likeability of the leads. That they are likeable is true enough, and there are a couple of jokes in there somewhere too but the plot is weak and, for a short feature film, it dragged like hell. I thought it was about 25 minutes longer than it was. The best bits are when they couple are just talking about their problems. They could have made a modern Before Sunrise, but instead they made a bellow average murder mystery. Shame.
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    • mouldypeach
    • May 28, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yêu Là Tội
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Quinn's House
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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