Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a 1995 biographical musical film directed by Don Was, centered on Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Through interviews with Brian and the Wilson family, the documentary examines the ups and downs of Wilson's life, including the early years of the Beach Boys, his years of substance abuse, and his long road to recovery. A soundtrack, I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, accompanied its release.

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDon Was
Produced byDon Was
Jonathon Ker
Written byDon Was
StarringBrian Wilson
CinematographyWyatt Troll
Edited byHelen Lowe
Distributed byLIVE Entertainment
Release date
  • January 25, 1995 (1995-01-25)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$56,744 (USA)

Its name derives from the Beach Boys' song "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times", released on Pet Sounds (1966).

Cast

Legacy

For the 2014 biopic Love and Mercy, director Bill Pohlad cast John Cusack as Wilson based on the real Wilson's mannerisms and appearance in I Just Wasn't Made for These Times. Cusack later recommended the biopic as a "companion piece" to the documentary.[1]

References
  1. Bliss, Karen (September 19, 2014). "'Love & Mercy' Stars John Cusack & Paul Dano on How They Became Brian Wilson". Billboard.
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