Killing Bono (2011)

Killing Bono poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office n/a
International Box Office $1,019,343Details
Worldwide Box Office $1,019,343
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Synopsis

The story of young Irish rocker Neil McCormick and his younger brother, Ivan, who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their school friends form U2 and become the biggest band in the world. The film is based on Neil McCormick’s memoir Killing Bono: I am Bono’s Doppelganger.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 4th, 2011 (Limited) by ARC Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2180, 7/13/2011)
Running Time: 114 minutes
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Keywords: Musicians, Music Industry, Rock 'n' Roll, Coming of Age, Big Break, Inspired by a True Story
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: ARC Entertainment, Xlrator Media, Greenroom Entertainment, Wasted Talent, The Salt Company, Gererator Entertainment, Isotope Films, Matador Pictures, Cinema Three, Regent Capital, Molinare, Silver Reel Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment UK, Arri Media, Northern Ireland Screen
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Benjamin Barnes    Neil McCormick
Robert Sheehan    Ivan McCormick
Pete Postlethwaite    Karl
Krysten Ritter    Gloria

Supporting Cast

Martin McCann    Bono
Peter Serafinowicz    Hammond

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Nick Hamm    Director
Neil McCormick    Based on the book "Killing Bono: I am Bono's Doppelganger
Kieran McGuigan    Director of Photography
Tom McCullagh    Production Designer
Bill Sneddon    Editor
Joe Echo    Composer

Limited Releases are Worth a Look

November 4th, 2011

It's the first week of November, which should be the start of Awards Season. However, there are not a lot of films that are really wowing critics. In fact, there are more films missing the overall positive level than there are earning award-worthy reviews. The Last Rites of Joe May is the best bet and, if you don't live in New York, try and catch it on Video on Demand. And, if you live up north in Canada, try and get to a showing of Billy Bishop Goes to War. More...


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Synopsis

The story of young Irish rocker Neil McCormick and his younger brother, Ivan, who attempt to become rock stars but can only look on as their school friends form U2 and become the biggest band in the world. The film is based on Neil McCormick’s memoir Killing Bono: I am Bono’s Doppelganger.

Metrics

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 4th, 2011 (Limited) by ARC Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and drug use.
(Rating bulletin 2180, 7/13/2011)
Running Time: 114 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Musicians, Music Industry, Rock 'n' Roll, Coming of Age, Big Break, Inspired by a True Story
Source:Based on Factual Book/Article
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: ARC Entertainment, Xlrator Media, Greenroom Entertainment, Wasted Talent, The Salt Company, Gererator Entertainment, Isotope Films, Matador Pictures, Cinema Three, Regent Capital, Molinare, Silver Reel Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment UK, Arri Media, Northern Ireland Screen
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Benjamin Barnes    Neil McCormick
Robert Sheehan    Ivan McCormick
Pete Postlethwaite    Karl
Krysten Ritter    Gloria

Supporting Cast

Martin McCann    Bono
Peter Serafinowicz    Hammond

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Nick Hamm    Director
Neil McCormick    Based on the book "Killing Bono: I am Bono's Doppelganger
Kieran McGuigan    Director of Photography
Tom McCullagh    Production Designer
Bill Sneddon    Editor
Joe Echo    Composer

Limited Releases are Worth a Look

November 4th, 2011

It's the first week of November, which should be the start of Awards Season. However, there are not a lot of films that are really wowing critics. In fact, there are more films missing the overall positive level than there are earning award-worthy reviews. The Last Rites of Joe May is the best bet and, if you don't live in New York, try and catch it on Video on Demand. And, if you live up north in Canada, try and get to a showing of Billy Bishop Goes to War. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

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International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.