Love & Mercy

The Life, Love and Genius of Brian Wilson

20152h 0m7.1(787 votes)

DramaMusicHistory

Synopsis

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.

Love & Mercy (2015) is a drama, music, and history film directed by Bill Pohlad. It stars Paul Dano, John Cusack, and Elizabeth Banks. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 787 votes.

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Director

Bill Pohlad

Cast

Paul Dano

Brian Wilson 1960s

John Cusack

Brian Wilson 1980s

Elizabeth Banks

Melinda Ledbetter

Paul Giamatti

Dr. Eugene Landy

Jake Abel

Mike Love

Kenny Wormald

Dennis Wilson

Brett Davern

Carl Wilson

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Where can I watch Love & Mercy?

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Who stars in Love & Mercy?

Love & Mercy stars Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, and Paul Giamatti, and was directed by Bill Pohlad.

How long is Love & Mercy?

Love & Mercy has a runtime of 2 hours.

When did Love & Mercy come out?

Love & Mercy was released in 2015.

What genre is Love & Mercy?

Love & Mercy is a drama, music, and history film.

Is Love & Mercy worth watching?

Love & Mercy holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.