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.
Loving
“All love is created equal.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jeff Nichols
Budget
9.0M
Revenue
9.0M
Status
Released
Production
Big Beach, Raindog Films, Augusta Films, Tri-State Pictures, Focus Features, Insiders
Cast
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
Will Dalton
Virgil
Matt Malloy
Chet Antieau
Andrene Ward-Hammond
Laura
D.L. Hopkins
Alex
Jennifer Joyner
Hope Ryden
Lance Lemon
Cousin Davis
Marquis Adonis Hazelwood
Cousin Gerald
Brenan Young
Older Sydney
Dalyn Cleckley
Older Donald
Quinn McPherson
Older Peggy
Jevin Crochrell
Middle Sidney
Jordan Williams Jr.
Middle Donald
Georgia Crawford
Middle Peggy
Micah Claiborne
Toddler Sydney
Devin Cleckley
Baby Sydney
Pryor Ferguson
Infant Sydney
Karen Vicks
Clara - Cashier
Scott Wichmann
Reporter #1
Benjamin Loeh
Construction Worker
Bridget Gethins
Court Secretary
Mark Huber
Store Pedestrian
James Matthew Poole
Drag Race Spectator
Coley Campany
Secretary
Sheri Lahris
Secretary
Jordan Dickey
Construction Worker
Coby Batty
Telephone Man
Chris Condetti
Drag Race Spectator / Bar Patron
Logan J. Woolfolk
Richard's Racing Crew
Robert Haulbrook
County Clerk
Keith Tyree
Bricklayer
James Nevins
Spectator
W. Keith Scott
Prisoner
Tom Lancaster
Photojournalist
Lonnie M. Henderson
Street Walker
Thomas Brian Wise
Court Audience Member
Ken Holliday
Drag Race Spectator
Terry Menefee Gau
Antieau's Secretary
Marc Anthony Lowe
Driver
Jay SanGiovanni
Racetrack Spectator
Tyrell Ford
D.C Teen
James Atticus Abebayehu
Baby Boy #1
Jim D. Johnston
Phil's Dad
Derick Newson
Miles Hopkins
Boarding House Boy
Kenneth William Clarke
Construction Worker
Robert Furner
Reporter
Victoria Chavatel Jimison
Secretary
Darrick Claiborne
Field Hand / Drag Strip Attendee / Shot Gun Shack Attendee (uncredited)
Raymond H. Johnson
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Dean Mumford
Drag Race Driver
Rebecca Turner
Pregnant Girl
Mike Shiflett
Magistrate
Greg Cooper
County Jailer
Michael Abbott Jr.
Deputy
A. Smith Harrison
Supreme Court Reporter
Keith Flippen
Press Conference Reporter
Jason Alan Cook
Soundman
Lucas N. Hall
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Benjamin Booker
Shotgun Shack Musician #1
Video Gallery
Official Trailer
A LOVING Remembrance - Happy Birthday Mildred Loving
