The Beach Boys is an American documentary film directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, and focuses on the titular group and the effect they had on popular music. The film was released on May 24, 2024 on Disney+.
Synopsis[]
The Beach Boys is 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.[1]
Cast[]
- Brian Wilson
- Mike Love
- Al Jardine
- David Marks
- Bruce Johnston
- Lindsey Buckingham
- Janelle Monáe
- Ryan Tedder
- Don Was
- Blondie Chaplin
- Ricky Fataar
- Carl Wilson (archival footage)
- Dennis Wilson (archival footage)
Production[]
The film was first announced on March 26, 2024, with a release date of May 24.[2]
The trailer and poster for the film was released on April 9, 2024.[1]
Music[]
The Beach Boys' official soundtrack was released on May 24, 2024, coinciding with the release of the film. The soundtrack consists of recording of many of the group's hits, as well as live recordings of select tracks. The soundtrack also includes the bonus track "Baby Blue Bathing Suit", released by Stephen Sanchez as single on May 17, preceding the film's release.[3]
Reception[]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 53 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.9/10. The website's consensus reads: "An overview of The Beach Boys' history that wraps all the essentials up in a warm blanket, The Beach Boys is a straightforward jam of greatest hits that congeals into a compelling harmony."[4] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 63 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[5]
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Trivia[]
- This is the first film to use the Disney 2024 logo.
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