Bono: Stories of Surrender

Name: Bono: Stories of Surrender
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2025-05-16
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Bono, Jacknife Lee, Kate Ellis, Gemma Doherty

U2's frontman explores life and music in a reimagining of his acclaimed stage show.

Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025)

1:26 (86 min)

Documentary, Music

United States

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Production

Plan B Entertainment, RadicalMedia

Release date

2025-05-16

Director

Andrew Dominik

Producer

Jon Kamen

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Actors

Bono

himself

Jacknife Lee

themself

Kate Ellis

herself

Gemma Doherty

herself

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Short description

Bono: Stories of Surrender is a documentary that explores the personal history of the U2 lead singer. Using a combination of music and storytelling, the film examines the various life experiences that influenced his roles as an activist, husband, father, son, and musician.

The film was directed by Andrew Dominik, following his previous work on Chopper, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Killing Them Softly, and Blonde. Produced by Plan B Entertainment and RadicalMedia, the production involved producers Brad Pitt, Jon Kamen, and Dave Sirulnick. The cast features Bono appearing as himself, alongside Jacknife Lee, Kate Ellis, and Gemma Doherty.

Released in May 2025 in the United States, the movie has a runtime of 86 minutes. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, earning a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 1,400 votes and a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 33 votes.