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Love & Mercy

2015·Movie
2h 0min·PG-13
81
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A , drama: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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The Life, Love and Genius of Brian Wilson

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.
Biographical DramaPsychological PortraitMusical GeniusMental Health StrugglesRedemptive Love Story1960s CaliforniaTour-de-Force PerformanceArtistic ProcessEmotional Journey

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Where can I stream Love & Mercy?

In the United States, Love & Mercy streams on Prime, Cinemax, Lionsgate+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Love & Mercy worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80).

Is Love & Mercy okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Love & Mercy good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Love & Mercy plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.