badelf
7/10A really interesting love story. A really interesting story of mental illness. And somehow, it misses its potential like an underachiever. I loved the sound track though.
Reviewed on March 26, 2025
Love & Mercy(2015)
The Life, Love and Genius of Brian Wilson
7.1(783)2h2015-05-29
DramaMusicHistory
Love & Mercy 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, released on May 29, 2015 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 783 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Pohlad
- Writers:
- Oren Moverman, Michael A. Lerner
- Producers:
- Bill Pohlad, Claire Rudnick Polstein, John Wells
- Cinematographer:
- Robert D. Yeoman
- Composer:
- Atticus Ross
- Production:
- John Wells Productions, River Road Entertainment, Battle Mountain Films
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $28,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Love & Mercy (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Love & Mercy before you stream it.
Love & Mercy Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Bill Pohlad, written by Oren Moverman and Michael A. Lerner, produced by Bill Pohlad, Claire Rudnick Polstein and John Wells.
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Love & Mercy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 783 ratings.
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Love & Mercy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love & Mercy online?
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Love & Mercy (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Love & Mercy?
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The main cast of Love & Mercy (2015) includes Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti and Jake Abel. The film was directed by Bill Pohlad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love & Mercy released?
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Love & Mercy was released on May 29, 2015 and runs for 2h.
Is Love & Mercy worth watching?
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Love & Mercy (2015) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 783 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Love & Mercy?
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Yes. The official Love & Mercy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.