The grief-drama film “Miss You, Love You” made its HBO debut on Friday, May 29, 2026 [1].

The film highlights the emotional complexities of loss through a minimalist, two-hander performance. By focusing on the intimate friction between two leads, the project examines how individuals navigate the pitfalls of relationships while coping with bereavement.

Allison Janney anchors the production alongside co-star Andrew Rannells. The project was directed by Jim Rash, who also wrote the film. Rash said the story was based on real-life inspiration and seeks to explore the visceral nature of grief and the remnants of fractured connections [4, 5].

Before its network release, the film premiered earlier in 2026 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah [2, 3]. The transition from a prestigious independent festival to a major network debut underscores the film's appeal as a character study. Critics said the film relies heavily on the chemistry and acting caliber of Janney and Rannells to drive its narrative forward [1, 3].

The movie aired on HBO at 8 p.m. ET on May 29, 2026 [1]. This release brings the Sundance-vetted drama to a wider U.S. audience, shifting the experience from a curated cinema environment to a home-viewing format. The production maintains an "old-school" approach to drama, prioritizing dialogue and emotional resonance over complex plotting [1].

“The film aims to examine how people navigate grief and relationship pitfalls.”

The move from a Sundance premiere to an HBO debut reflects a trend in prestige programming where intimate, performance-heavy independent films are used to attract high-caliber acting talent and critical acclaim for streaming and cable platforms. By utilizing a 'two-hander' format, the production minimizes scale to maximize emotional intensity, signaling a preference for character-driven storytelling over high-concept plots.