Love & Mercy (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2015, Love & Mercy is a drama, music and history film directed by Bill Pohlad, running about 120 minutes. “The Life, Love and Genius of Brian Wilson” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Love & Mercy stars Paul Dano as Brian Wilson 1960s, John Cusack as Brian Wilson 1980s, Joanna Going as Audree Wilson and Elizabeth Banks as Melinda Ledbetter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Love & Mercy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love & Mercy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love & Mercy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love & Mercy (2015)?
- In US, Love & Mercy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love & Mercy worth watching?
- Love & Mercy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love & Mercy?
- Love & Mercy stars Paul Dano, John Cusack, Joanna Going, Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti.
- When was Love & Mercy released?
- Love & Mercy was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.