The HBO original film Miss You, Love You brings together two celebrated actors for a story about grief, family, and unexpected connections. Written and directed by Academy Award winner Jim Rash, the movie has already generated buzz following its secret screening at the Sundance Film Festival. The film is scheduled to debut on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max.
Miss You, Love You Release Date and Where to Watch
Miss You, Love You releases on May 29, 2026, airing on HBO at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Subscribers can also stream the movie on Max (formerly HBO Max) starting the same day. The film runs for 1 hour and 37 minutes.
International viewers can expect the film to be available through HBO’s international distribution partners. The movie is also being presented at the Cannes market for international sales, handled by Architect.
The Cast of Miss You, Love You
Allison Janney stars as Diane Patterson, a grieving widow who has just lost her husband of 24 years. Janney is an Academy Award and Emmy winner known for her work in I, Tonya and the Netflix series The Diplomat.
Andrew Rannells plays Jamie Simms, the assistant to Diane’s estranged son. Rannells is a two-time Tony nominee recognized for his roles in HBO’s Girls and the film A Simple Favor.
The supporting cast includes:
- Bonnie Hunt as Judith Bibbs
- Suzy Nakamura as Kathy
- Oscar Nuñez as Minister
- Lisa Schurga as Nance
What Is Miss You, Love You About?
The story follows Diane Patterson, a blunt widow living in New Mexico who moved there from New York three years earlier with her husband Henry. After Henry passes away, Diane needs to plan his funeral. Her estranged son Tyler, who is stuck abroad for work, sends his assistant Jamie Simms to help instead of coming himself.
Diane and Jamie are complete strangers. She does not even know his name when he arrives at her home. The two must work together to arrange the funeral while dealing with buried secrets, long-held resentments, and their own complicated feelings about family.
“As they fumble through grief and their strange, darkly funny circumstances, buried secrets and long-held resentments surface, but their partnership becomes an unlikely conduit for connection, laughter, and healing for this mother and her unexpected surrogate son.” – HBO Official Logline
Most of the film takes place inside Diane’s two-bedroom home, with occasional trips to local places like the diner and grocery store.
Who Made Miss You, Love You
Jim Rash wrote and directed Miss You, Love You. Rash won an Academy Award for co-writing The Descendants. He is also known for his acting role as Dean Pelton on the NBC comedy series Community.
The production team includes Kevin Walsh, Nat Faxon, Gigi Pritzker, and Rachel Shane as producers for Madison Wells. Michael Bowes serves as executive producer.
The film had a private screening at Sundance that was attended by Julia Roberts. HBO later acquired the film as an original production for U.S. distribution.
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First Look Photos and Trailer
HBO released first-look photos in April 2026 showing Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells in character. The images show the two actors in various emotional scenes inside what appears to be Diane’s home.
The official trailer dropped on May 20, 2026, giving audiences a better sense of the film’s tone. The trailer highlights the awkward and darkly funny dynamic between Diane and Jamie as they struggle through funeral planning together.
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