The Beach Boys (2024)
The Beach Boys
”A celebration of the iconic harmonious sound that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations.”
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The Beach Boys is exactly what the title suggests: a film about the band behind hits like Wouldn't It Be Nice, Surfin' USA, God Only Knows, and Kiss Me Baby. However, unlike Love & Mercy, a fictional production featuring John Cusack and Paul Dano, this Disney+ original is a documentary that offers some valuable archival footage and details the successes and setbacks of this historic band. It's for fans of Brian Wilson's band and also for those who want to learn more about this story.
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A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
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