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Title: The Beach Boys: An American Family (2000)
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This movie re-creates the life stories of the members of the rock group "The Beach Boys". The film focuses primarily on the Wilson brothers and their parents, but also includes stories about the rest of members of the band. A two-part television movie special. Written by Anonymous
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As a band they rose to stardom. As a family they fell from grace.Certificate:
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Brian Wilson: Downhill?
Murry: Downhill!
Brian Wilson: You don't know what you're talking about. You're too old fashioned!
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Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love
Performed by The Beach Boys
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According to Brian Wilson, the argument between Dave and Murry, which led to Dave's departure from the band, actually took place inside of a car. See more »Goofs
During a scene in the second half of the miniseries, Mike Love's mustache starts to fall off when he's in bed and talking with his wife. See more »Quotes
Murry: If you guys get so big that if you stop singing from your hearts, you're going downhill.Brian Wilson: Downhill?
Murry: Downhill!
Brian Wilson: You don't know what you're talking about. You're too old fashioned!
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A shorter version later aired on ABC. The character representing Van Dyke Parks was renamed. See more »Soundtracks
SURFIN' SAFARIWritten by Brian Wilson and Mike Love
Performed by The Beach Boys
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27 February 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Though die hard BB fans didn't really like it, I thought it was amazingly done. Only bad part was not enough Carl. Great movie. It was well worth the 2 parts. Fred Weller played Brian Wilson exactly as how it should have been done. Everything was perfect.