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Loving

2016PG-132h 3m6.7 / 10

All love is created equal.

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.

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Synopsis

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.

More about Loving

Cast

Joel EdgertonRichard Loving
Ruth NeggaMildred Loving
Michael ShannonGrey Villet
Marton CsokasSheriff Brooks
Nick KrollBernie Cohen
Bill CampFrank Beazley
Sharon BlackwoodLola Loving
Alano MillerRaymond Green

Credits

Directed by
Jeff Nichols
Written by
Jeff Nichols

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$9M
Box office
$9M

Production

  • Big BeachUnited States
  • Raindog FilmsUnited Kingdom
  • Augusta FilmsUnited States
  • Tri-State PicturesUnited States
  • Focus FeaturesUnited States
  • InsidersUnited States

Themes

1950s1960sacluarrestedbased on true storybiographicalcivil libertiescourt case