Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
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Nick Hamm
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Jason Byrne | ... | Hotel Receptionist |
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Sam Corry | ... | Paul McGuinness |
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Seán Doyle | ... | Larry Mullen Jr. |
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David Fennelly | ... | Frankie |
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Mark Griffin | ... | The Edge |
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Aoife Holton | ... | Stella McCormick |
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Thomas Kelly | ... | Hopeless Eric |
| Packy Lee | ... | U2 Security Guard | |
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James Lonergan | ... | Keith |
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Lisa McAllister | ... | Erika |
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Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
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Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll RivalryMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
1 April 2011 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
I Was Bono's Doppelgänger See more »Edit
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£112,206 (United Kingdom), 3 April 2011, Limited ReleaseCompany Credits
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Written by Ciaran Gribbin
Performed by Ben Barnes & Shook Up!
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The real brothers Ivan and Neil McCormick made a cameo in this movie. They are the folks watching one of the first gigs in an empty bar. See more »Goofs
At the bands first practice (in 1976) Ivan McCormick suggests playing a song by Dire Straits. Dire Straits recorded their first album in 1978, so none of them would have known any songs by Dire Straits, let alone have even heard of them. See more »Soundtracks
Where We Want To BeWritten by Ciaran Gribbin
Performed by Ben Barnes & Shook Up!
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I really enjoyed this movie. I have to admit, I initially had NO interest in the story, and only set out to see it to check out Ben Barnes' latest project. But within 10 minutes I forgot about watching "the lovely Mr. Barnes" (which he is not, in this movie) and was genuinely captivated by and became engaged in the story, the characters and the humor. I'd seen clips and responded with a yawn; thought the comedy portrayed in them was obvious and heavy-handed. But the trailer doesn't do it justice. The laughs were real and unexpected and the dialogue quick, natural and enjoyable. All of the supporting characters were excellent. Robert Sheehan, whom I'd never seen in anything prior, did a good job and Barnes disappears into and owns his character. All in all a fun watch, I'd recommend it.