Killing Bono
Seen it?2011 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The true story of Neil and Ivan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their high school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nick Hamm
- Ben BarnesNeil McCormick
- Robert SheehanIvan McCormick
- Pete PostlethwaiteKarl
- Krysten RitterGloria
- Ralph BrownLeo
- Justine WaddellDanielle
- Luke TreadawayNick
- Martin McCannBono
- Peter SerafinowiczHammond
- Hugh O'ConorGary