Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
2004, English. Directed by David Leaf.
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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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- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 October 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Leaf
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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 2004. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
If you liked Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile, try Elton John: Never Too Late, Cobain: Montage of Heck, Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated.
Who directed Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile?
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004) was directed by David Leaf and stars Brian Wilson, David Anderle, Hal Blaine.