The Beach Boys

May 21, 2024

1h 53m

★ 6.6

The definitive look at America's band.

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

White Horse Pictures

KM Documentaries

The Beach Boys Trailers

Cast

Self

Brian Wilson

Self

Mike Love

Self

Al Jardine

Self

David Marks

Self

Bruce Johnston

Self

Lindsey Buckingham

Self

Janelle Monáe

Self

Ryan Tedder

Self

Don Was

Self (archive footage)

Carl Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Dennis Wilson

Self

Glen Campbell

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8.0

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8.6

KPop Demon Hunters

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0.0

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5.0

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0.0

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9.0

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7.2

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0.0

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7.8

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5.7

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6.8

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9.0

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6.0

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7.7

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0.0

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6.4

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7.7

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7.0

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