# Love & Mercy (2015)

> A fractured portrait of Beach Boys visionary Brian Wilson, tracing the collision of musical brilliance, psychological suffering, and liberating love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/159187

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, History
- Director: Bill Pohlad
- Cast: Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti, Jake Abel, Kenny Wormald, Brett Davern, Graham Rogers
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903657/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, melancholic, intimate, music movie night, biographical drama evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and resilience amidst the chaos of mental illness.

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