Andrew Rannells. Photo: Mark Schaffer / HBO
HBO’s Miss You, Love You delivers a deeply empathetic and witty exploration of family dynamics, shaped by gay writer-director Jim Rash and led by Broadway icon Andrew Rannells.
Operating as a darkly funny comedy-drama, the story follows Diane (the amazing Allison Janney), a blunt, grieving widow forced to navigate her late husband’s funeral arrangements alongside a total stranger: Jamie (Rannells), the personal assistant to her estranged, absent son.
While the son never appears on screen, his lifestyle, choices, and the lingering trauma he left behind serve as a massive catalyst for the family secrets Diane and Jamie are forced to unpack.
Rannells plays Jamie with a beautiful balance of sharp comedic timing and emotional depth, evolving into a surrogate son and an unexpected lifeline for Diane.
Early buzz out of its secret Sundance screening praised the film’s unique tone, with critics noting that Jim Rash masterfully navigates deep familial trauma and grief with a comedic lightness that never diminishes its emotional weight.
Reviews specifically highlight the beautifully calibrated, highly specific chemistry between Janney and Rannells, turning a story about profound loss into a heartwarming, witty exploration of unexpected human connection.
Miss You, Love You is scheduled to start streaming this Friday, May 29, 2026, on Max (formerly HBO Max)
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