Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile 2004

Through modern day interviews, archival footage and vintage audio tapes, this documentary tells the story of the legendary and unfinished 1967 Beach Boys album SMiLE, intended to be the follow-up to their landmark album Pet Sounds, as well as Brian Wilson's ultimate decision to revisit the material 36 years later.

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Not streaming in US right now.

On location

The cast

Brian Wilson Self

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David Anderle Self

Hal Blaine Self

Jeff Bridges Self

Elvis Costello Self

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Carol Kaye Self

George Martin Self

Van Dyke Parks Self

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Sylvie Simmons Self

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Michael Vosse Self

Andrew Loog Oldham Self

Tony Asher Self

Danny Hutton Self

Lou Adler Self

Top billing shown. Full cast and crew on IMDB ↗

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