Loving (2016)
Directed by Jeff Nichols · 123 min · Drama, Romance
39.7 TOPICAL score · #2,704 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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 (2016, directed by Jeff Nichols) has a TOPICAL score of 39.7 - ranked 2,704 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and awards, and lowest on historical impact. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including the Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award. Critics: 88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 79. Audiences: TMDB 6.7/10 (983 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 28 languages.
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- Critics88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 79
- AudienceTMDB 6.7/10 (983 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 2 nominations - incl. Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 28 languages
- Still read14,936 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Joel Edgerton (actor #694), Ruth Negga, Michael Shannon (actor #473), Marton Csokas (actor #1,678)