Synopsis
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.
Cast

Paul Dano
Brian Wilson 1960s

John Cusack
Brian Wilson 1980s

Elizabeth Banks
Melinda Ledbetter

Paul Giamatti
Dr. Eugene Landy

Jake Abel
Mike Love

Kenny Wormald
Dennis Wilson

Brett Davern
Carl Wilson

Graham Rogers
Al Jardine

Erin Darke
Marilyn Wilson

Bill Camp
Murry Wilson

Joanna Going
Audree Wilson

Nick Gehlfuss
Bruce Johnston
Mark Linett
Chuck Britz

Johnny Sneed
Hal Blaine
Gary Griffin
Al De Lory
Teresa Cowles
Carol Kaye
Vince Meghrouni
Woodwind / Brass Player

Jeff Meacham
Tony Asher

Max Schneider
Van Dyke Parks

Diana Maria Riva
Gloria
Erik Eidem
Doug

Dylan Kenin
Rob

Carolyn Stotesbery
Sarah

Fred Cross
Cadillac Colleague
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