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Love & Mercy

7.120152h PG-13MovieDramaMusicHistory

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.

DirectorBill Pohlad
WritersOren Moverman·Michael A. Lerner
ProducersBill Pohlad·Claire Rudnick Polstein

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Cast · Directed by Bill Pohlad

PDPaul Dano
Paul Dano
Brian Wilson 1960s
JCJohn Cusack
John Cusack
Brian Wilson 1980s
EBElizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks
Melinda Ledbetter
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Dr. Eugene Landy
JAJake Abel
Jake Abel
Mike Love
KWKenny Wormald
Kenny Wormald
Dennis Wilson
BDBrett Davern
Brett Davern
Carl Wilson
GRGraham Rogers
Graham Rogers
Al Jardine
EDErin Darke
Erin Darke
Marilyn Wilson
BCBill Camp
Bill Camp
Murry Wilson
JGJoanna Going
Joanna Going
Audree Wilson
NGNick Gehlfuss
Nick Gehlfuss
Bruce Johnston

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Love & Mercy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Love & Mercy?

Love & Mercy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ and Howdy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Love & Mercy on Netflix?

No, Love & Mercy is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+.

Is Love & Mercy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Love & Mercy is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Love & Mercy for free?

Love & Mercy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Love & Mercy based on a true story?

Yes — Love & Mercy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).