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The Beach Boys’ brand-new documentary has officially come to streaming

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Known and loved around the world for their impeccable harmonies and iconic sound, the Beach Boys are releasing a brand new exciting project.

The Beach Boys’ documentary will feature unseen footage and new interviews with the band members and show audiences behind the scenes of the group’s early days and now.

The band has been together since 1961. (Image: Getty)

Aptly named The Beach Boys, the new documentary will hit our screens in May 2024, and is a “celebration of the legendary band that revolutionised pop music”.

Band member Brian Wilson has reflected on the documentary, sharing: “I’m super happy with the way the documentary turned out, they did an amazing job. It really brought me back to those days with the boys, the fun and the music. And of course, those incredible harmonies.”

Formed in 1961, the Beach Boys have continued to captivate fans for generations, and now their story and legacy will be immortalised in film.

The upcoming documentary will follow the band’s humble family beginnings as well as include interviews with the Beach Boys members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.

Not only that, but statements from other music legends such as Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monae and Ryan Tedder will also be included.

The band’s original documentary was released in 1985. (Image: Getty)

Where can I watch The Beach Boys documentary?

The upcoming The Beach Boys documentary was released in Australia on Disney Plus on 24 May 2024.

Stream The Beach Boys on Disney Plus from $13.99/mth.

Is there a movie about Beach Boys?

There are currently multiple existing movies and documentaries about the Beach Boys group.

The band’s original documentary from 1985, The Beach Boys: An American Band is a biography with interviews, concert footage, and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in – all from the groups’ first 20 years together.

Stream The Beach Boys: An American Band on Apple TV+ from $12.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial. 

Additionally, a movie about the Beach Boys was released in 2014, which is a biographical drama film titled Love & Mercy.

The Beach Boys were one of the biggest bands in the world. (Image: Getty)

What’s the movie Love & Mercy about?

Love & Mercy is based on the lives and experiences of the Beach Boys’ co-founder and leader Brian Wilson.

The movie chronicles the band member’s struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s, and stars Paul Dano (The Batman, The Fablemans) as a young Brian, and John Cusack (Serendipity, Say Anything) as Brian’s middle-aged self.

Stream Love & Mercy on Apple TV+ from $12.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial.

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Charlotte Knoke is a digital content producer working across Now To Love, Woman’s Day and TV Week at Are Media. She writes about all things entertainment and lifestyle and has a keen interest in pop culture, royals, fashion, books, travel and women’s sport. Charlotte graduated from the University of Technology Sydney in 2023 with a Bachelor of Communication where she majored in Public Communication and minored in Social and Political Sciences. She has previously worked at a wide variety of companies including Netball Australia, Booktopia, Sportsgirl and Women’s Sport Australia. At these various companies, Charlotte gained valuable experience in a range of different areas including marketing, communication, social media, copywriting, public relations and journalism. In her current role as a digital content producer, Charlotte particularly enjoys writing about the latest TV shows, celebrity news, fashion picks, upcoming movies, shopping content and news about both the British and international royal families.

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