Killing Bono

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Killing Bono is available on streaming right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 110 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Ben Barnes's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Killing Bono is worth clearing space for. Killing Bono gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. 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. Between them, Ben Barnes and Robert Sheehan carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2011. What keeps Killing Bono from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Killing Bono respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Ben Barnes is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Killing Bono was released in 2011, directed by Nick Hamm. The full 115-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.