Mr. and Mrs. Loving

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  • PG-13
  • 1996
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 7.1  (673)

Mr. and Mrs. Loving is a romantic drama film based on the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple whose fight for civil rights led to a landmark Supreme Court decision. The movie is set in Virginia during the 1960s when interracial marriages were illegal in the state. The film opens with the couple, played by Timothy Hutton and Lela Rochon, sitting in bed talking about their dreams for the future. Richard works as a construction worker while Mildred is a homemaker. They are deeply in love and plan to start a family together. However, their happiness is short-lived when they are arrested and charged with violating Virginia's law against interracial marriage.

Richard is sentenced to one year in prison, but Mildred's sentence is suspended on the condition that they leave the state and not return for 25 years. The couple moves to Washington D.C., where they start a new life, but they are not content living away from their home and families.

Determined to fight for their right to love each other and live in their home state, they reach out to a young lawyer named Bernard Cohen, played by Bill Nunn. Together, they take their case all the way to the Supreme Court, where they make history with the landmark Loving v. Virginia decision, which declared all laws against interracial marriage to be unconstitutional.

The film is a touching portrayal of the Lovings' resilience in the face of adversity. The love between Richard and Mildred is palpable and genuine, and their fight for equality is inspiring. The performances by Timothy Hutton and Lela Rochon are nuanced and heartfelt, and they portray the Lovings with empathy and sincerity.

Ruby Dee also delivers a standout performance as Mildred's grandmother, who offers the couple wise and comforting advice throughout their ordeal. The film does an excellent job of exploring the societal and legal barriers faced by interracial couples during the era, and the impact of the Supreme Court decision on their lives.

Mr. and Mrs. Loving is a powerful and heart-warming film that celebrates the Lovings' love for each other and the impact of their fight for equality. It is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas, civil rights stories, and romantic films.

Mr. and Mrs. Loving is a 1996 romance movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.1.

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  • Release Date
    1996
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (673)