Killing Bono

Killing Bono

Sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry

Directed by Nick Hamm

Produced by Greenroom Entertainment, Cinema Three

2011115 min6.2 / 10

A comedic yet bittersweet true story about brotherly ambition and the sting of watching friends succeed while you fall short.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Killing Bono scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Killing Bono violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Killing Bono easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Killing Bono sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Killing Bono end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

28/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Killing Bono

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Killing Bono

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Killing Bono, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Killing Bono, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Killing Bono, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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