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Love & Mercy

  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
41K
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Love & Mercy (2014)
A look at the life of reclusive Beach Boys song-writer and musician Brian Wilson, from his successes with highly influential orchestral pop albums to his nervous break-down and subsequent encounter with controversial therapist Dr. Eugene Landy.
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In the 60s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 80s, he's a broken, confused man under the 24-hou... Read allIn the 60s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 80s, he's a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist, Dr. Eugene Landy.In the 60s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 80s, he's a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist, Dr. Eugene Landy.

  • Director
    • Bill Pohlad
  • Writers
    • Oren Moverman
    • Michael A. Lerner
    • Brian Wilson
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Paul Dano
    • Elizabeth Banks
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    41K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bill Pohlad
    • Writers
      • Oren Moverman
      • Michael A. Lerner
      • Brian Wilson
    • Stars
      • John Cusack
      • Paul Dano
      • Elizabeth Banks
    • 188User reviews
    • 278Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 20 wins & 58 nominations

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    Remember
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    Feels Like Prom
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    Photos108

    Paul Dano and Mark Linett in Love & Mercy (2014)
    Paul Giamatti in Love & Mercy (2014)
    John Cusack and Elizabeth Banks in Love & Mercy (2014)
    Elizabeth Banks in Love & Mercy (2014)
    John Cusack in Love & Mercy (2014)
    Paul Dano in Love & Mercy (2014)
    John Cusack and Elizabeth Banks in Love & Mercy (2014)
    Paul Dano in Love & Mercy (2014)
    John Cusack and Bill Pohlad at an event for Love & Mercy (2014)
    Bill Pohlad and Thaddeus Pollard at an event for Love & Mercy (2014)
    John Cusack, Bill Pohlad, and Brian Wilson at an event for Love & Mercy (2014)
    John Cusack at an event for Love & Mercy (2014)

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    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Brian - Future
    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Brian - Past
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Melinda Ledbetter
    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • Dr. Eugene Landy
    Jake Abel
    Jake Abel
    • Mike Love
    Kenny Wormald
    Kenny Wormald
    • Dennis Wilson
    Brett Davern
    Brett Davern
    • Carl Wilson
    Graham Rogers
    Graham Rogers
    • Al Jardine
    Erin Darke
    Erin Darke
    • Marilyn Wilson
    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Murry Wilson
    Joanna Going
    Joanna Going
    • Audree Wilson
    Nick Gehlfuss
    Nick Gehlfuss
    • Bruce Johnston
    Mark Linett
    • Chuck Britz
    Johnny Sneed
    Johnny Sneed
    • Hal Blaine
    Gary Griffin
    • Al De Lory
    Teresa Cowles
    • Carol Kaye
    Vince Meghrouni
    • Woodwind…
    Jeff Meacham
    Jeff Meacham
    • Tony Asher
    • Director
      • Bill Pohlad
    • Writers
      • Oren Moverman
      • Michael A. Lerner
      • Brian Wilson(based on the life of)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real Wilson reported having a mild dissociative experience while watching the film. He started to believe that Paul Giamatti was the actual Eugene Landy and felt "absolutely in fear" for several minutes.
    • Goofs
      Contrary to what is shown, the recording for "Good Vibrations" began during the making of "Pet Sounds", not after.
    • Quotes

      Brian Future: I want you to leave, but I don't want you to leave me.

    • Crazy credits
      First, there's concert footage of the recent Brian Wilson, himself, singing "Love & Mercy", and then at the very end there is audio of a brief recreated studio recording of Good Vibrations, with '60s Brian leading the dialogue.
    • Alternate versions
      The version which premiered at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival and a few subsequent public screenings contained a few extra scenes, such as an "I Get Around" studio sequence, and a scene where Wilson meets Phil Spector on the street. The closing song "One Kind of Love" was also absent from this cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: John Cusack/Chita Rivera/Ricky Martin (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Surfin' U.S.A.
      Written by Chuck Berry
      Lyrics by Brian Wilson (uncredited)
      Performed by The Beach Boys
      Courtesy of Capitol Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews188

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Not all sunny at the beach
    The performances of both Paul Dano and John Cusak are Oscar worthy. It's hard to believe all that sunny happy music came from such a dark place. Long heralded as a genius to see Brian Wilson during the making of Pet Sounds is astonishing. To see Brian Wilson later is heart wrenching. Stay for the credits. You will go back to listen to Pet Sounds with a whole new appreciation. Elizabeth Banks also gives a first rate performance as his girlfriend. It really is amazing to see how John Cusak captured Brian's mannerisms and voice. The way the story is told is unique in it's mix of the use of both actors. Should be a tough contender come awards season next year.
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    FAQ1

    • Why cast two actors for the same role?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yêu Thuong Quay Vê
    • Filming locations
      • Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • River Road Entertainment
      • Battle Mountain Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,551,031
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,122,177
      • Jun 7, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,641,776
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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