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.
Acting
Ruth Negga's eyes say everything the script doesn't.
Direction
Nichols makes legal history feel like a whispered secret.
Cinematography
Virginia light so gorgeous it hurts.
Director
Jeff Nichols
Joel Edgerton
Richard Loving
Ruth Negga
Mildred Loving
Michael Shannon
Grey Villet
Marton Csokas
Sheriff Brooks
Nick Kroll
Bernie Cohen
Bill Camp
Frank Beazley
Sharon Blackwood
Lola Loving
Alano Miller
Raymond Green
Terri Abney
Garnet Jetter
David Jensen
Judge Bazile
Jon Bass
Phil Hirschkop
Christopher Mann
Theoliver Jeter
Winter-Lee Holland
Musiel Byrd-Jeter
Michael Abbott Jr.
Deputy Cole
Chris Greene
Percy Fortune
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Loving v. Virginia wasn't argued until 1967—same year as Loving's release, interracial marriage was still illegal in 16 states.
The real Mildred Loving never gave interviews; Ruth Negga studied home footage and her silence.
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