
Love & Mercy(2015)
“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
Cast

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

Kenny Wormald
as Dennis Wilson

Brett Davern
as Carl Wilson

Graham Rogers
as Al Jardine

Erin Darke
as Marilyn Wilson

Bill Camp
as Murry Wilson

Joanna Going
as Audree Wilson

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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Frequently Asked Questions
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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