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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

2004Movie1 h 49 min

DocumentaryMusic
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IMDb7.9

A deeply moving, cathartic documentary movie about a real life story and the mind, with standout score and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!

Through modern day interviews, archival footage and vintage audio tapes, this documentary tells the story of the legendary and unfinished 1967 Beach Boys album SMiLE, intended to be the follow-up to their landmark album Pet Sounds, as well as Brian Wilson's ultimate decision to revisit the material 36 years later.

Feels like

  • Music Documentary
  • Biographical Portrait
  • Artistic Struggle
  • Mental Health Journey
  • The Beach Boys
  • Creative Process
  • Musical Masterpiece
  • Redemption Story
  • Archival Footage

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
David Leaf
Written by
David Leaf
Produced by
David Leaf, John Scheinfeld, Richard Waltzer
Music by
Brian Wilson

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Facts

October 5, 2004 · 1 h 49 min · Drug Use

Released
October 5, 2004
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States