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Bono: Stories of Surrender

Play trailer 2:08 Poster for Bono: Stories of Surrender 2025,  1h 26m,  Documentary/ Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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"Bono: Stories of Surrender" is a vivid reimagining of Bono's critically acclaimed one-man stage show, "Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief..." As he pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him, he also reveals personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rock star. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the tour, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy.
Bono: Stories of Surrender

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Critics Consensus

Director Andrew Dominik paints Bono: Stories of Surrender with a deft touch, while leaving the heavy lifting of baring all to the man himself.

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Anna Smith Rolling Stone UK Oct 30, 2025
3/5
The format can feel slightly forced at times, and some viewers may not be able to get past the humble-bragging tone. But this is an essentially human story, reflecting on personal grief as well as themes such as religion, politics and charity. Go to Full Review
Brent Simon AV Club Sep 12, 2025
B
A moving, smartly staged film adaption of Bono's one-man stage show that captures the inner conflict of a man who's never stopped trying to throw his arms around the world, even as he grapples with the deep roots and personal cost of that zealotry. Go to Full Review
Craig Mathieson Sydney Morning Herald Sep 11, 2025
3/5
It’s revelatory in a sense but Bono has long been a master of rock’n’roll mystique, and that’s maintained by Dominik, whose black-and-white images reverently cloak Bono. Go to Full Review
Johnny Loftus Decider Jun 24, 2025
Andrew Dominik’s direction makes Surrender a revealing journey. Go to Full Review
Luke Goodsell ABC News (Australia) Jun 20, 2025
Haters will burn with renewed fire, but if you’ve ever had a soft spot for U2, it may just make you fall in love with them all over again. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Green Common Sense Media Jun 10, 2025
Honest, affecting, tender, and inspirational, this documentary is a wholly unique piece of work. Go to Full Review
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Andrew Dominik

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Jacknife Lee

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Kate Ellis

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Gemma Doherty

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Jon Kamen

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Bono: Stories of Surrender

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Synopsis "Bono: Stories of Surrender" is a vivid reimagining of Bono's critically acclaimed one-man stage show, "Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief..." As he pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him, he also reveals personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rock star. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the tour, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy.
Director
Andrew Dominik
Producer
Jon Kamen, David Sirulnick, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner
Distributor
Apple TV+
Production Co
Apple Original Films
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 30, 2025
Runtime
1h 26m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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