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, on HBO Max. The movie was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Movie.
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Premise
A grieving widow is forced to plan her husband's funeral with her estranged son's "assistant".
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. Principal photography commenced in February 2024 in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Release
A secret screening was held at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival for buyers. In April 2026, HBO Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and set it for a May 29, 2026, release. A few days later, it was announced that sales agent Architect would be handling international sales on the film at the Marché du Film.
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." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 62 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
