The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2017, The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds is a music and documentary film directed by Martin R. Smith, running about 59 minutes. “...the definitive authorised story of the album” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Pet Sounds,' Brian Wilson and surviving members of The Beach Boys (Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks) revisit the writing and recording of the landmark record that is consistently voted one of the top three influential albums of all time. Featuring exclusive interviews, classic archive and rare studio outtakes from the recording sessions.
Who’s in it. The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds stars Brian Wilson as Self, Al Jardine as Self, Bruce Johnston as Self and Mike Love as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds (2017)?
- In US, The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds worth watching?
- The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds?
- The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds stars Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love and David Marks.
- When was The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds released?
- The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.
