Love & Mercy 2015

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
48%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
5%
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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.

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

Director:

Bill Pohlad

Writer:

Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner

Genres:

Drama,Music,History

Release Date:

2015 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

120 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Love & Mercy

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Mark Linett

as Chuck Britz

Johnny Sneed

as Hal Blaine

Gary Griffin

as Al De Lory

Teresa Cowles

as Carol Kaye

Vince Meghrouni

as Woodwind / Brass Player

Jeff Meacham

as Tony Asher

Max Schneider

as Van Dyke Parks

Diana Maria Riva

as Gloria

Erik Eidem

as Doug

Dylan Kenin

as Rob

Fred Cross

as Cadillac Colleague

Tyson Ritter

as Hipster #1

Jeff Galfer

as Hipster #2

Morgan Phillips

as Evan

Wayne Bastrup

as Process Server

Oliver Pohlad

as Young Brian

Christopher Reccardi

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Robert Matsuda

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Willie Aron

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Larry Greenfield

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Rob Laufer

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Michele Forest

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Cameron Stone

as Wrecking Crew Musician

David Crozier

as Wrecking Crew Musician

John Krovoza

as Wrecking Crew Musician

John Petring

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Alan Busteed

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Carl Byron

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Todd Jaeger

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Jim Laspesa

as Wrecking Crew Musician

Hani Abaza

as Dancer

Tricia Davern

as Dancer

Misha Hamilton

as Dancer

Erica Jenkins

as Dancer

Ragon Miller

as Dancer

Haylee Roderick

as Dancer

Brian Wilson

as Self (Archive Footage)

Dee Wallace

as Rosemary (uncredited)

Jonathan Slavin

as Phil Spector (uncredited)

Tonja Kahlens

as Brenda (uncredited)

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