---
title: "Love & Mercy (2014) review"
description: "Paul Dano is a perfect Brian Wilson"
url: https://www.joekarlsson.com/reviews/love-mercy/
---

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# Love & Mercy (2014)

Jun 18, 2025 | Rated 3.5 out of 5 | Dir. Bill Pohlad

Paul Dano is a perfect Brian Wilson

Also on [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/joekarlsson/film/love-mercy/)

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