Bono: Stories of Surrender

2025

Biography / Documentary / Drama

3
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 73% · 45 reviews
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 950 950

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Plot summary

Through words, music, and mischief, Bono pulls back the curtain on his deeply personal experiences that have shaped him as a son, father, husband, activist, and U2 frontman.

Director

Andrew Dominik Photo
Andrew Dominik

Top cast

Bono Photo
Bono as Self
Gemma Doherty Photo
Gemma Doherty as Self
Kate Ellis Photo
Kate Ellis as Self
Jacknife Lee Photo
Jacknife Lee as Self
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by wickhamak 8 / 10

Starts off slow, then becomes unstoppable

Patience is required at first as it takes around 20 minutes to adjust to the content and then the story telling soars along with the music. A one man show told from the view of a retrospective on a rock stars life, son and band member, with touching insights on his relationship with his father. The arc of the story goes from school, band creation, growth of fame, riches, social campaigner and family tragedy. For those of us who have lived through the journey along with U2 it draws you in and inspires you at the same time. Strongly recommend you make time to watch uninterrupted. It's a beautiful story.
Reviewed by jahzielu 8 / 10

Bono as a poet

Reviewed by englishsid 6 / 10

Great performance, but...

Who edited this?Having seen the live performance of this show, I find the edit here disappointing and disjointed. It lacks the natural flow and energy of the original, making it hard to follow the actual story being told. Key moments, like the entire early days in London section, have been completely skipped, and the setlist feels jumbled and out of order. These choices seriously impact the coherence of the narrative.That said, the music itself is still stellar, Bono and the Jacknife Lee Ensemble deliver powerful and dynamic performances that truly shine throughout.Just a shame the story is actually lost.
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