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Love & Mercy(2015)

2h 0mDrama, Music, HistoryEnglish
7.1/10
761 user ratings

The Life, Love and Genius of Brian Wilson

Overview

In the late 1960s, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson stops touring, produces "Pet Sounds" and begins to lose his grip on reality. By the 1980s, under the sway of a controlling therapist, he finds a savior in Melinda Ledbetter.

Director

Bill Pohlad

Studio

John Wells Productions

Budget

$10M

Revenue

$29M

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Cast

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

as Brian Wilson 1960s

John Cusack

John Cusack

as Brian Wilson 1980s

Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks

as Melinda Ledbetter

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

as Dr. Eugene Landy

Jake Abel

Jake Abel

as Mike Love

Kenny Wormald

Kenny Wormald

as Dennis Wilson

Brett Davern

Brett Davern

as Carl Wilson

Graham Rogers

Graham Rogers

as Al Jardine

Erin Darke

Erin Darke

as Marilyn Wilson

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

as Murry Wilson

Joanna Going

Joanna Going

as Audree Wilson

Nick Gehlfuss

Nick Gehlfuss

as Bruce Johnston

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2015

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

English

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$10M

Box Office

$29M

Production Companies

John Wells Productions • River Road Entertainment • Battle Mountain Films

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Where can I watch Love & Mercy?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Love & Mercy (2015).

What is Love & Mercy about?

In the late 1960s, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson stops touring, produces "Pet Sounds" and begins to lose his grip on reality. By the 1980s, under the sway of a controlling therapist, he finds a savior in Melinda Ledbetter.

Who directed Love & Mercy?

Love & Mercy was directed by Bill Pohlad and released in 2015. It is a drama, music, history film.

How long is Love & Mercy?

Love & Mercy has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

Who stars in Love & Mercy?

The cast of Love & Mercy includes Paul Dano as Brian Wilson 1960s, John Cusack as Brian Wilson 1980s, Elizabeth Banks as Melinda Ledbetter, Paul Giamatti as Dr. Eugene Landy, Jake Abel as Mike Love and more.

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