7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Love & Mercy (2015)
Love & Mercy (2015)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the deeply personal struggles of Brian Wilson with mental illness and abuse, championing individual resilience and the healing power of personal relationships. Its focus on a specific individual's journey and recovery, rather than systemic issues or broad ideological critiques, positions it as neutral.
The film features traditional casting that aligns with the historical figures it portrays, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on personal struggle and recovery, and does not explicitly critique or center on traditional identities or DEI themes.
Secondary
Love & Mercy is a biographical film chronicling the life and struggles of musician Brian Wilson. The narrative focuses on his creative process, mental health challenges, and personal relationships, with no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the story.
Love & Mercy is a biographical film centered on the life of Brian Wilson. The narrative focuses on his musical genius, mental health challenges, and personal relationships, and does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Love & Mercy" is a biographical drama about Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. All historical figures depicted in the movie, including Brian Wilson, his family, bandmates, and associates, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders.
The film is a biopic about Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. All major historical figures depicted, including Brian Wilson and other band members, are portrayed by actors of the same race as the real-life individuals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.4
7.1
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9.0
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