Love & Mercy (2015)
The Life, Love and Genius of Brian Wilson
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
Genre: Drama, Music, History
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: May 29, 2015
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
- Graham Rogers - Al Jardine
- Erin Darke - Marilyn Wilson
- Bill Camp - Murry Wilson
Screenplay
- Oren Moverman (Screenplay)
Music: Atticus Ross
Cinematography: Robert D. Yeoman
Editing: Dino Jonsäter
Production: John Wells Productions, River Road Entertainment, Battle Mountain Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $29M
Original Language: en
Themes
Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musician Biographies, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story, Historical Figures and Biographies, Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
rock 'n' roll, musician, therapist, biography, recording studio, car salesman, last will and testament, nervous breakdown, songwriter, pop music, music recording, recluse, music rehearsal, southern california, psychotherapist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Love & Mercy?
- Love & Mercy stars Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti, Jake Abel, Kenny Wormald.
- How long is Love & Mercy?
- Love & Mercy has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Love & Mercy?
- Love & Mercy is a Drama, Music, History film.
- What is the budget of Love & Mercy?
- Love & Mercy had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Love & Mercy gross?
- Love & Mercy grossed $29M worldwide.
- Where was Love & Mercy produced?
- Love & Mercy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Love & Mercy?
- The themes of Love & Mercy include: Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musician Biographies, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story, Historical Figures and Biographies, Rock Music and Stage.