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The Beach Boys documentary: Release date and where to watch in Australia

By Jen Pelino

The Beach Boys documentary 2024
The Beach Boys documentary
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You can trust Disney+ to offer music-crazed audiences compelling documentaries that delve into the personal and professional lives of some of the world’s greatest artists. This time, fans will see The Beach Boys in a newer, brighter light with the documentary of the same name streaming in Australia this month.

Here's everything you need to know about the new The Beach Boys documentary and where you can stream in Australia.

Where to watch The Beach Boys documentary in Australia? 

The upcoming The Beach Boys documentary will stream exclusively on Disney Plus Australia.

The documentary film about the iconic American rock band that rose to fame in the 1960s is just one of the streamer’s new releases in May 2024. 

Last month, Disney+ also screened Thank You, Good Night: The Bon Jovi Story. The streaming service is home to more music docos featuring some of today’s biggest artists like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.

Disney+ also released Peter Jackson’s docuseries The Beatles: Get Back, as well as the restored version of the Let It Be movie.

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The Beach Boys documentary release date

The documentary movie will premiere on Friday, 24 May 2024 as a Disney+ exclusive. 

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The Beach Boys Fri, 24 May 2024Disney+

Watch The Beach Boys documentary on Disney Plus

Only Disney+ screens The Beach Boys movie in Australia, which is scheduled to stream on the service beginning May 24. It's just one of the many music docos you can watch on the streamer.

No account yet? New customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan when signing up to access exclusive shows on Disney+. It’s worth noting that their free trial is no longer offered, although there are occasional Disney Plus offers that new customers can use. 

Disney’s Standard plan allows streaming on up to two screens for $13.99 per month, or $139.99 if you prefer pre-paying for a year in exchange for some savings. 

If you need 4K streaming with Dolby Atmos audio and four concurrent streams for watching shows and movies online, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription with Disney Premium at $17.99 monthly or $179.99 annually.

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What is The Beach Boys documentary about?

The Beach Boys became an icon that we’ve come to know after achieving an exceptional feat in the industry, revolutionising pop music and creating such a distinct sound that has captivated fans for generations. 

With a band so big in its accomplishments and impact, their music reverberates across generations and their legacy endures. This also means one thing - The Beach Boys have so much more stories to tell. 

From their beginnings as a family band to how their California dream sound changed the music landscape forever, elevating their career, there’s much to learn about one of the world’s most influential bands. 

Featuring unseen footage and interviews with the remaining band members, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston, The Beach Boys documentary takes you on a nostalgic trip during a time when summers are most fun, and best of all, endless. 

The documentary film was directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, written by Mark Monroe, and produced by Kennedy/Marshall and White Horse Pictures.

The Beach Boys trailer

Here’s the official trailer for the upcoming music documentary about The Beach Boys coming to Disney+ Australia from May 24. 

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Who appears in The Beach Boys documentary?

The film will include interviews with band members, including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston. Former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar will appear as well. We’ll also see the late Carl and Dennis Wilson through archival interviews. 

Other artists like Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was are also set to join. Find the complete list below:

  • Brian Wilson
  • Mike Love
  • Al Jardine
  • David Marks
  • Bruce Johnston
  • Blondie Chaplin
  • Ricky Fataar
  • Carl Wilson (archival footage)
  • Dennis Wilson (archival footage)
  • Lindsey Buckingham
  • Janelle Monáe
  • Ryan Tedder
  • Don Was

Other documentaries like The Beach Boys

There are hundreds of music documentaries available for streaming in Australia if you enjoy delving into the personal and professional stories of your favourite artists.

With the Disney+ catalogue alone, you can stream movies like Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version), Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song, The Beatles Get Back, Miley Cyrus - Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions), Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, BTS: Permission to Dance, and many others.

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