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U2: Rattle and Hum

1988Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

DocumentaryMusic
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes62%86%

A nostalgic, spectacular music movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 - on and off the stage - during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolour stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity of the indoor shows, this is U2 at their best. Follow the group across America, exploring new influences, playing with the legendary B.B. King from Dublin to Graceland.

Feels like

  • Concert Film
  • Rock Documentary
  • Joshua Tree Tour
  • U2
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Live Performance
  • Music History
  • Stadium Rock
  • American Exploration

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Phil Joanou
Produced by
Michael Hamlyn
Music by
Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton, The Edge

Everyone

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Facts

November 3, 1988 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
November 3, 1988
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$9 million

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3 questions, like "Is U2: Rattle and Hum worth watching?"

Questions about U2: Rattle and Hum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is U2: Rattle and Hum worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). Audiences rate it higher (81 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is U2: Rattle and Hum okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch U2: Rattle and Hum?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.