Movies by Bono
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Anton Corbijn Inside Out (2012)
Cast: Anton Corbijn, Bono, Dave Gahan …
Directed by: Klaartje Quirijns
This documentary portrait of photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn records his globe-hopping career and explores the source of his reclusive nature. Director Klaartje Quirijns examines the…
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From the Sky Down (2011)
Cast: Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr. …
Directed by: Davis Guggenheim
Davis Guggenheim's documentary reflects on the making of U2's groundbreaking 1991 album "Achtung Baby," featuring interviews with the band and their collaborators as well as concert…
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Bruno (2009)
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale …
Directed by: Larry Charles
Flamboyantly gay reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests through frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality. Chameleon Sacha Baron Cohen…
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Bono: Big Daddy (2009)
Cast: Bono
Born on May 10, 1960, in Dublin, Paul David Hewson rose to worldwide fame as Bono, the charismatic founder and lead singer of U2 and a tireless campaigner for a wide range of social issues,…
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U2: A Rock Crusade (2009)
Journey into the mind of rock music icons U2 with this unauthorized examination of how the band has leveraged their enormous popularity to promote issues of social justice, such as ending…
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U2: The New Recruits: U2 Today (2009)
This documentary chronicles the remarkable journey of Irish rock band U2, paying special attention to how the lads from Dublin have weathered three decades of good times and bad to reemerge…
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U2 3D (2008)
Directed by: Catherine Owens, Mark Pellington
Irish rock legends U2 take their sound to a new dimension -- literally -- in this 3D concert experience. Culled from more than 700 hours of footage captured during the band's "Vertigo"…
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King (2008)
Cast: Tom Brokaw, Bill Clinton, Condoleezza Rice …
An insightful look into the life and legacy of American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., this Tom Brokaw-hosted program digs deep to reveal King's true personality through…
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Thank You Billy Graham (2008)
Cast: Bono, Tim McGraw, Michael McDonald …
Directed by: Pat Boone
A moving tribute to longtime evangelist Billy Graham, this documentary traces the inspiration and creation of "Thank You Billy Graham," a powerful song co-written by Pat Boone and performed…
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The Rebirth of Cool: U2 in the Third Millennium (2008)
Cast: U2, Bono, Johnny Rogan …
This penetrating biography examines how U2, one of the most enduring and consistently popular acts in rock history, keeps both their music and image fresh after three decades of making music…
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It Might Get Loud (2008)
Cast: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White …
Directed by: Davis Guggenheim
Guitar greats Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White discuss their own musical styles, eventually meeting up to play each others' songs: Led Zeppelin's "In My Time of Dying," U2's…
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Playing for Change: Peace Through Music (2008)
Cast: Mark Johnson, Bono
Directed by: Mark Johnson, Jonathan Walls
This compelling documentary features musicians from across the globe playing songs in their distinctive style, which directors Mark Johnson and Jonathan Walls then weaved into a single…
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Lord, Save Us from Your Followers (2008)
Cast: Dan Merchant, Tony Campolo, Al Franken …
Directed by: Dan Merchant
In the spirit of wondering why we all can't just get along, filmmaker Dan Merchant takes to the streets to ask average folks about religious faith and why it seems to be such a divisive…
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Across the Universe (2007)
Cast: Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood, Joe Anderson …
Directed by: Julie Taymor
In this musical mix of live action and animation featuring songs by the Beatles, Liverpool dock worker Jude falls for Lucy on an excursion to America in the 1960s. But when Lucy's…
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Rock Milestones: U2: War (2007)
Powerhouse Irish rockers U2 forged into the mainstream, and front man Bono was on his way to becoming a household name with the band's 1983 release of "War." This critical review of the…
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2006)
Cast: Joe Strummer, Bono, Steve Buscemi …
Directed by: Julien Temple
Joe Strummer, the late lead singer of the legendary punk-rock band the Clash, narrates this music-lover's documentary of his own life courtesy of collected interviews and tapes from his…
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U2: Achtung Baby: Classic Album Under Review (2006)
In 1991, U2 bravely offered fans their album "Achtung Baby," leaving behind the blues and anthem rock that had defined their sound in favor of complex dance rhythms and darker themes. This…
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A Closer Walk (2005)
Cast: Glenn Close, Will Smith, Bono …
Directed by: Robert Bilheimer
The first feature-length film to address the global AIDS crisis, this documentary explores the underlying causes of the disease; the relationship between health, dignity and human rights; and…
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U2: Music Box Biographical Collection (2005)
This unauthorized biography tells the behind-the-scenes story of Irish rock 'n' roll crusaders U2, relying on exclusive interviews and rarely seen archival footage of Bono, the…
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Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)
Cast: Leonard Cohen, Bono, Nick Cave …
Directed by: Lian Lunson
A host of popular artists -- including Beth Orton, Nick Cave, Rufus Wainright and the U2 boys -- come together for a memorable evening of music at the Sydney Opera House, paying tribute to…
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The U2 Phenomenon (2005)
Cast: U2, Bono, Adam Clayton …
Find out how four lads from Dublin went from winning a 1978 local talent contest to consistently selling out stadium concerts with this unauthorized look at U2. From their early days playing…
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U2: Vertigo: 2005: Live from Chicago (2005)
Cast: U2, Bono, Larry Mullen Jr. …
Directed by: Hamish Hamilton
Promoting their album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," U2's 2005 "Vertigo" tour was not only a concert but an event. This spectacular performance -- filmed in Chicago's United…
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Escape to Canada (2005)
Cast: Bono, George W. Bush, Tucker Carlson …
Directed by: Albert Nerenberg
In spring 2003, Canada simultaneously legalized gay marriage and decriminalized marijuana, making the nation a sudden beacon of liberal cool in contrast to the increasingly oppressive…
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Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: Cowboy Jack Clement's Home Movies (2005)
Cast: "Cowboy" Jack Clement, Bono, Johnny Cash …
Directed by: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville
"Cowboy" Jack Clement has written songs and produced albums for some of the biggest names in music: Johnny Cash, U2, Jerry Lee Lewis and Louis Armstrong. He's also filmed endless home…
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Pixies (2004)
Cast: Pixies, Bono, David Bowie …
Influential Boston-based alternative rockers the Pixies achieved stardom in Europe, but broke up just before breaking through stateside. This look at their legacy features a full-length…
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Bono: God's Favorite Son (2004)
Cast: Bono
Experience the man behind the music with this documentary about influential rocker (and U2 front man) Bono. Touching on all parts of Bono's life, the film chronicles his early years in…
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Bukowski: Born into This (2003)
Cast: Charles Bukowski, Sean Penn, Harry Dean Stanton …
Directed by: John Dullaghan
Shot over seven years by filmmaker John Dullaghan, this intimate portrait of writer Charles Bukowski reveals a tortured man who survived years of abuse to produce some of the most influential…
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Roy Orbison: In Dreams (2003)
Cast: Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson …
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Roy Orbison chats about his incredible career, shares his home movies and plays some of his best-loved songs in this insightful retrospective featuring footage…
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U2: Go Home: Live From Slane Castle, Ireland (2002)
As one of the world's most popular bands, U2 has never had trouble drawing massive crowds to their concerts. Such was the case when they played two huge shows in 2001 at Slane Castle, in…
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The Making of What's Going On: An All-Star Tribute (2002)
Cast: Bono, Wyclef Jean, Michael Stipe …
Directed by: John Campbell
In September 2001, an ensemble of superstar artists gathered in New York City to record a new version of Marvin Gaye's classic anthem, "What's Going On," in order to raise awareness…
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You See Me Laughin': The Last of the Hill Country Bluesmen (2002)
Cast: Bono, Iggy Pop, Jon Spencer …
Directed by: Mandy Stein
Director Mandy Stein captures the heart behind indie record label Fat Possum and its artists, including legendary bluesman R.L. Burnside and his pals, who, among a select few, have kept the…
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We Know Where You Live. Live! (2001)
Cast: Eddie Izzard, Harry Enfield, Harry Hill …
Eddie Izzard hosts this entertainment bonanza that showcases some of the best comedians and musicians from the United Kingdom. It features interviews with and heart-pounding performances from…
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Being Mick: You Would If You Could (2001)
Cast: Mick Jagger, Bono, Bob Geldof …
Directed by: Kevin MacDonald
Get to know the man behind the legend in this captivating documentary about Mick Jagger that was shot as an accompaniment to his album "Goddess in the Doorway." See how Jagger operates in the…
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Eminem: Behind the Mask (2001)
Cast: Marshall Mathers, Dido, Bono …
Through interviews and relevant footage, this unauthorized tell-all biography of Eminem documents the controversial and resilient rap star's rocky rise to fame. Among the celebs who dish…
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William Gibson: No Maps for These Territories (2000)
Cast: William Gibson, Bono, The Edge …
Directed by: Mark Neale
Author William Gibson (Neuromancer) embarks on a road trip home to Vancouver from Los Angeles. He is joined by filmmaker Mark Neale and interviewer Nick Conroy, who gather the sci-fi…
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Classic Albums: U2: The Joshua Tree (1999)
Directed by: Philip King, Nuala O'Connor
Released in 1987, U2's Grammy Award-winning album "The Joshua Tree" has proved to be one of the most internationally successful records (both critically and commercially) of all time.…
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Entropy (1999)
Cast: Stephen Dorff, Judith Godreche, Kelly Macdonald …
Directed by: Phil Joanou
Filmmaker Jake watches his life go astray as he tries to balance the demands of directing his first film and his romance with a French model. Overwhelmed, Jake's romantic problems…
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Elvis Presley: Great Performances: Vol. 3: From the Waist Up (1997)
Cast: Elvis Presley, Bono
Directed by: Andrew Solt
One of The King's closest friends, George Klein, takes viewers on a journey behind the myth that is Elvis. Through interviews, photographs and never-before-seen home movies, Klein gives…
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U2: Popmart: Live from Mexico City (1997)
Cast: U2, Bono, Larry Mullen Jr. …
Late-1990s U2 goes electro-psychedelic with the famed "PopMart" tour, a three-ring kitsch circus featuring a gigantic martini toothpick, a massive mirror ball lemon and other pop-art-inspired…
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Thin Lizzy the Rocker: A Portrait of Philip Lynottt (1995)
Cast: Philip Lynott, Van Morrison, Bono …
Chronicling the life, death and musical legacy of Thin Lizzy's leader Philip Lynott, this illuminating retrospective includes interviews with the doomed rocker, blistering concert…
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U2: Zoo TV: Live from Sydney (1993)
U2 floods the stage with an elaborate celebration of multimedia and pop culture in this 1993 concert -- featuring a special appearance by Bono's devilish alter ego, MacPhisto -- filmed…
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U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)
Directed by: Phil Joanou
Veteran music video director Phil Joanou joins Irish rockers U2 on the band's U.S. "Joshua Tree" tour, filming the rock icons as they jam with bluesmaster B.B. King, sing with a gospel…
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U2: Live at Red Rocks (1983)
Recorded at the breathtakingly beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in 1983, this concert features Irish rock sensation U2 and front man Bono in their early glory days. The program…