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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

7.020041h 49mMovieDocumentaryMusic

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…

DirectorDavid Leaf
WriterDavid Leaf
ProducersDavid Leaf·John Scheinfeld

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Cast · Directed by David Leaf

BWBrian Wilson
Brian Wilson
Self
DA
David Anderle
Self
HBHal Blaine
Hal Blaine
Self
JBJeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Self
ECElvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Self
CK
Carol Kaye
Self
GMGeorge Martin
George Martin
Self
VPVan Dyke Parks
Van Dyke Parks
Self
SS
Sylvie Simmons
Self
MV
Michael Vosse
Self
AOAndrew Loog Oldham
Andrew Loog Oldham
Self
TATony Asher
Tony Asher
Self

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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile — streaming FAQ

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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile on Netflix?

No, Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 23, 2004. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.