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Killing Bono

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
6.8K
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Killing Bono (2011)
In Dublin, two brothers work to become rock stars, but they look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Nick Hamm
  • Writers
    • Dick Clement
    • Ian La Frenais
    • Simon Maxwell
  • Stars
    • Ben Barnes
    • Robert Sheehan
    • Krysten Ritter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Hamm
    • Writers
      • Dick Clement
      • Ian La Frenais
      • Simon Maxwell
    • Stars
      • Ben Barnes
      • Robert Sheehan
      • Krysten Ritter
    • 27User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos8

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:03
    U.S. Version
    Killing Bono: International Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
    Killing Bono: International Trailer
    Killing Bono: International Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
    Killing Bono: International Trailer
    Killing Bono: You Too
    Clip 1:22
    Killing Bono: You Too
    Killing Bono: Band Sign-Up
    Clip 0:49
    Killing Bono: Band Sign-Up
    Killing Bono: Behind The Scenes 1
    Featurette 5:56
    Killing Bono: Behind The Scenes 1
    Killing Bono: Behind The Scenes 3
    Featurette 5:59
    Killing Bono: Behind The Scenes 3

    Photos16

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    Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes
    • Neil McCormick
    Robert Sheehan
    Robert Sheehan
    • Ivan McCormick
    Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter
    • Gloria
    Ralph Brown
    Ralph Brown
    • Leo
    Jason Byrne
    • Hotel Receptionist
    Sam Corry
    • Paul McGuinness
    Seán Doyle
    Seán Doyle
    • Larry Mullen Jr.
    Seán Duggan
    Seán Duggan
    • Liam
    • (as Sean Duggan)
    David Fennelly
    • Frankie
    Mark Griffin
    • The Edge
    Aoife Holton
    • Stella McCormick
    Joni Kamen
    Joni Kamen
    • Joss
    Thomas Kelly
    • Hopeless Eric
    Packy Lee
    Packy Lee
    • U2 Security Guard
    James Lonergan
    • Keith
    Lisa McAllister
    Lisa McAllister
    • Erika
    Aidan McArdle
    Aidan McArdle
    • Bill McCormick
    Martin McCann
    Martin McCann
    • Bono
    • Director
      • Nick Hamm
    • Writers
      • Dick Clement
      • Ian La Frenais
      • Simon Maxwell
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Ivan McCormick: You made the worst decision of my life!

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.16 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Gimme Some Skin
      Written by Iggy Pop & James Williamson

      Performed by 'The Hype' sung by Martin McCann

    User reviews27

    Featured review
    8/10

    Simply a very good movie!

    I was pleasantly surprised by this movie! I had heard that this movie was weird and I had read about it that many was disappointed, but I don't understand it at all. I think it was a really good movie. Not even a minute I got bored and the story managed to keep me interested through the whole movie. In other reviews I have read that you have to be a bit older so that you have experienced the time when U2 was more popular than today but I don't agree at all. I'm fifteen and of course I know who U2 are but not in details. Maybe it's not the funniest comedy but it still laughed and it absolutely lives up to it's expectations in the comedy area and overall I really think this was a very good movie with good actors and I loved the music in it. If you are not sure either to watch this or not I absolutely recommend it, regardless of the age!
    • tesso3
    • Oct 31, 2011
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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
    • Official site
      • Official Blog
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hạ Gục Bono
    • Filming locations
      • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Cinema Three
      • Generator Entertainment
      • Greenroom Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $717,798
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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