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Love & Mercy

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2015 | 120 min | Drama, Music, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Almost Famous or Elvis, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Golden Globes, 2 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $29 million worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 153K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bill Pohlad

  • Paul DanoBrian Wilson 1960s
  • John CusackBrian Wilson 1980s
  • Elizabeth BanksMelinda Ledbetter
  • Paul GiamattiDr. Eugene Landy
  • Jake AbelMike Love
  • Kenny WormaldDennis Wilson
  • Brett DavernCarl Wilson
  • Graham RogersAl Jardine
  • Erin DarkeMarilyn Wilson
  • Bill CampMurry Wilson